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Overview |
Northwestern | Butler | ||
| Location | Evanston, IL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,161 | 5,525 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #15 | #210 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwestern.edu | butler.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern | Butler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,391 | $43,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,391 | $43,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,440 | $15,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,095 | $37,399 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,716 | $25,728 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 98% |
Admission |
Northwestern | Butler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 51,261 | 13,386 | ||
| Admitted | 3,695 | 10,985 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.2% | 82.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.2% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 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 | Jan 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northwestern | Butler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern | Butler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $68,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,378 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northwestern | Butler | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Northwestern | Butler | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern | Butler | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northwestern University is larger than than Butler based on total student enrollment (23,161 students vs. 5,525 students)
Northwestern vs. Butler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern or Butler?
- Northwestern University is 43.5% more expensive to attend than Butler for in-state tuition ($62,391.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.5% higher at Northwestern than Butler University ($62,391.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern University than Butler ($22,095 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Butler University are 27.4% lower than costs at Northwestern University ($15,260 vs. $19,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Butler University than Northwestern University (98% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern University students is 139.9% larger than aid received Butler University ($61,716 vs. $25,728)
Northwestern vs. Butler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern or Butler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Butler or Northwestern .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern University (1460) is 251 points higher than at Butler (1209)
- Incoming Northwestern students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Butler (28)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern students have at the same average high school GPA (3.92) as students at Butler (3.92)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Northwestern (7.2%)
Northwestern vs. Butler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern 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 Northwestern.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern is higher than Butler University (94% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Northwestern University earn on average $21,400 more per year than Butler graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $68,400)
- Northwestern University students graduate with a $7,622 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($19,378 vs. $27,000)
- Northwestern graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($200 vs. $279)
- More Northwestern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Butler students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/