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Overview |
Florida Southern | Butler | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 5,525 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #210 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | butler.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | Butler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $43,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $43,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $15,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $37,399 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $25,728 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | Butler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 13,386 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 10,985 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 82.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida Southern | Butler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | Butler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $68,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | Butler | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Florida Southern | Butler | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | Butler | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Butler University is larger than than Florida Southern based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 3,281 students)
Florida Southern vs. Butler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or Butler?
- Butler University is 9.5% more expensive to attend than Florida Southern for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at Butler than Florida Southern College ($43,470.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Southern College than Butler ($27,324 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Southern College are 23.1% lower than costs at Butler University ($12,400 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College than Butler University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Southern College students is 7.8% larger than aid received Butler University ($27,730 vs. $25,728)
Florida Southern vs. Butler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or Butler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Butler or Florida Southern .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 37 points higher than at Florida Southern (1172)
- Incoming Butler students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Florida Southern (27)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Florida Southern (3.73)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Florida Southern (56.6%)
Florida Southern vs. Butler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern or Butler? 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 Butler and Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Florida Southern College (72% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $25,700 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $42,700)
- Florida Southern College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Florida Southern graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Southern students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/