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IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake IUPUI Xavier Miami Valpo| Butler University | University of Evansville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Butler | UE | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 2,017 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #314 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | evansville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | UE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $40,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $40,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $34,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Butler | UE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 4,397 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 3,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 76.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1045/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Butler | UE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | UE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Butler | UE | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Butler | UE | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Butler | UE | ||
| 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 UE based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 2,017 students)
Butler vs. UE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or UE?
- Butler University is 8.4% more expensive to attend than UE for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $40,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at Butler than University of Evansville ($43,470.00 vs. $40,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Evansville than Butler ($19,301 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Evansville are 10.3% lower than costs at Butler University ($13,840 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville than Butler University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 32.4% larger than aid received Butler University ($34,067 vs. $25,728)
Butler vs. UE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or UE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UE or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 52 points higher than at UE (1157)
- Incoming Butler students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UE (26)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at UE (3.71)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than UE (76.3%)
Butler vs. UE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or UE? 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 UE and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than University of Evansville (72% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $22,400 more per year than UE graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $46,000)
- University of Evansville and Butler graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Evansville and Butler graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UE students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/