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Overview |
Butler | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 5,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #349 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | udmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $31,058 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $31,058 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $18,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $21,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Butler | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 5,163 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 4,674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 960/1208 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Butler | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Butler | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Butler | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Butler University is larger than than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 5,360 students)
Butler vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit?
- Butler University is 40% more expensive to attend than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $31,058.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40% higher at Butler than University of Detroit Mercy ($43,470.00 vs. $31,058.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Detroit Mercy than Butler ($18,197 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Detroit Mercy are 46.1% lower than costs at Butler University ($10,444 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Detroit Mercy than Butler University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 19.8% larger than aid received University of Detroit Mercy ($25,728 vs. $21,483)
Butler vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 87 points higher than at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (1122)
- Incoming Butler students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (25)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit (3.67)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Butler (82.1%)
Butler vs. Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than University of Detroit Mercy (72% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $15,800 more per year than Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $52,600)
- University of Detroit Mercy students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/