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IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake IUPUI Xavier Miami Valpo| Butler University | Arcadia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Butler | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Butler | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1088/1320 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Butler | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Butler | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Butler | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Arcadia | ||
| 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 Arcadia based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 3,026 students)
Butler vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 6.8% more expensive to attend than Butler for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Arcadia than Butler University ($46,430.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than Butler ($29,692 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 11.2% lower than costs at Butler University ($13,720 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Butler University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 20.2% larger than aid received Butler University ($30,934 vs. $25,728)
Butler vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 105 points higher than at Arcadia (1104)
- Incoming Butler students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Arcadia (25)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
Butler vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Arcadia University (72% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $22,000 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $46,400)
- Arcadia University and Butler graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Arcadia University and Butler graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/