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IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake IUPUI Xavier Miami Valpo| Butler University | Allegheny College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Butler | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,763 | 1,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #201 | #178 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,990 | $54,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,990 | $54,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,870 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,140 | $27,929 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,662 | $42,682 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Butler | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,431 | 5,045 | ||
| Admitted | 8,098 | 2,953 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 9.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1360 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Butler | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
Butler | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Butler | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Allegheny College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Butler University is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (5,763 students vs. 1,231 students)
Butler vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 20.7% more expensive to attend than Butler for in-state tuition ($54,300.00 vs. $44,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.7% higher at Allegheny College than Butler University ($54,300.00 vs. $44,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allegheny College than Butler ($27,929 vs. $40,140)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 15% lower than costs at Butler University ($13,796 vs. $15,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Butler University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 73.1% larger than aid received Butler University ($42,682 vs. $24,662)
Butler vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Butler .
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Allegheny College (58.5%)
Butler vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Allegheny College? 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 Allegheny College and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Butler University (80% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $13,200 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $55,200)
- Butler University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Butler graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allegheny College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/