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IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake Ohio University IUPUI Xavier Miami| Butler University | Wright State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Butler | Wright State | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $10,814 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $20,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $10,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $15,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $8,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Butler | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 7,162 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 6,820 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 913/1168 | ||
| 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 | Aug 23, 2024 |
Academics |
Butler | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Butler | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Butler | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Wright State | ||
| 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
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than Butler based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 5,525 students)
Butler vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Wright State?
- Butler University is 302% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.9% higher at Butler than Wright State University Main Campus ($43,470.00 vs. $20,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Main Campus than Butler ($15,650 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 42.8% lower than costs at Butler University ($10,686 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Butler University than Wright State University Main Campus (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 190.2% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($25,728 vs. $8,867)
Butler vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 175 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming Butler students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Butler (82.1%)
Butler vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Wright State? 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 Wright State and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (72% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $25,000 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $43,400)
- Wright State University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wright State graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/