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Overview |
Butler | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,763 | 31,013 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #201 | #274 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,990 | $13,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,990 | $33,216 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,870 | $13,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,140 | $20,006 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,662 | $11,734 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 84% |
Admission |
Butler | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,431 | 21,669 | ||
| Admitted | 8,098 | 16,690 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1360 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Butler | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $226 |
Diversity |
Butler | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Butler | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Butler | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than Butler based on total student enrollment (31,013 students vs. 5,763 students)
Butler vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- Butler University is 245.9% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($44,990.00 vs. $13,008.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at Butler than University of Missouri Columbia ($44,990.00 vs. $33,216.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than Butler ($20,006 vs. $40,140)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 17.1% lower than costs at Butler University ($13,550 vs. $15,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Butler University than University of Missouri Columbia (97% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 110.2% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($24,662 vs. $11,734)
Butler vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or University of Missouri-Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Columbia or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 6 points higher than at University of Missouri-Columbia (1203)
- Incoming Butler students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (27)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (77%)
Butler vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or University of Missouri-Columbia? 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 University of Missouri-Columbia and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than University of Missouri Columbia (72% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $14,200 more per year than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $54,200)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $5,117 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($21,883 vs. $27,000)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($226 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Columbia students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/