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Overview |
Butler | Augsburg College | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,763 | 3,161 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #201 | #365 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | augsburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Augsburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,990 | $43,142 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,990 | $43,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,870 | $16,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,140 | $24,807 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,662 | $33,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Butler | Augsburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,431 | 4,337 | ||
| Admitted | 8,098 | 3,319 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1360 | 1188/1376 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Butler | Augsburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Augsburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Butler | Augsburg College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 16% |
Students |
Butler | Augsburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Augsburg College | ||
| 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 Augsburg College based on total student enrollment (5,763 students vs. 3,161 students)
Butler vs. Augsburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Augsburg College?
- Butler University is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Augsburg College for in-state tuition ($44,990.00 vs. $43,142.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Butler than Augsburg College ($44,990.00 vs. $43,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augsburg College than Butler ($24,807 vs. $40,140)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Butler University are 3.5% lower than costs at Augsburg College ($15,870 vs. $16,418)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College than Butler University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 35.2% larger than aid received Butler University ($33,355 vs. $24,662)
Butler vs. Augsburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Augsburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augsburg College or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 177 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming Butler students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Augsburg College (76.5%)
Butler vs. Augsburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Augsburg 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 Augsburg College and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Augsburg College (72% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $16,400 more per year than Augsburg College graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $52,000)
- Augsburg College and Butler graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Augsburg College 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 Augsburg College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/