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Overview |
Butler | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 47% |
Admission |
Butler | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Butler | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Butler | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Butler | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than Butler based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 5,525 students)
Butler vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Wisconsin?
- Butler University is 368.8% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at Butler than University of Wisconsin Madison ($43,470.00 vs. $37,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Butler ($13,376 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Madison are 18.3% lower than costs at Butler University ($12,894 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Butler University than University of Wisconsin Madison (98% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 130.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($25,728 vs. $11,171)
Butler vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Butler .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 91 points higher than at Butler (1209)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Butler (28)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Wisconsin (3.88)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Wisconsin (49.1%)
Butler vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Butler University (82% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Wisconsin graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $64,800)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($22,250 vs. $27,000)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wisconsin students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/