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IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake IUPUI Xavier Miami Valpo| Butler University | Asbury University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Butler | Asbury University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Wilmore, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,763 | 1,942 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #201 | #433 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | asbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Asbury University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,990 | $33,072 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,990 | $33,072 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,870 | $9,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,140 | $21,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,662 | $24,903 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Butler | Asbury University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,431 | 1,550 | ||
| Admitted | 8,098 | 993 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 36.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1360 | 1080/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Butler | Asbury University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Asbury University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Butler | Asbury University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Butler | Asbury University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Asbury University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Butler University is larger than than Asbury University based on total student enrollment (5,763 students vs. 1,942 students)
Butler vs. Asbury University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Asbury University?
- Butler University is 36% more expensive to attend than Asbury University for in-state tuition ($44,990.00 vs. $33,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at Butler than Asbury University ($44,990.00 vs. $33,072.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Asbury University than Butler ($21,375 vs. $40,140)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 65% lower than costs at Butler University ($9,616 vs. $15,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University than Butler University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Asbury University students is 1% larger than aid received Butler University ($24,903 vs. $24,662)
Butler vs. Asbury University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Asbury University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Asbury University or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 108 points higher than at Asbury University (1101)
- Incoming Butler students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Asbury University (24)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Asbury University (3.65)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Asbury University (64.1%)
Butler vs. Asbury University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Asbury University? 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 Asbury University and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Asbury University (72% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $28,900 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $39,500)
- Asbury University students graduate with a $1,057 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($25,943 vs. $27,000)
- Asbury University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Asbury University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/