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Overview |
Butler | Bellarmine University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 2,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #375 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | bellarmine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Bellarmine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $44,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $44,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $9,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $22,813 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $36,264 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Butler | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 3,878 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 3,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Butler | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Bellarmine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $50,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Butler | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Butler | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Bellarmine University | ||
| 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 Bellarmine University based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 2,970 students)
Butler vs. Bellarmine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Bellarmine University?
- Bellarmine University is 1.3% more expensive to attend than Butler for in-state tuition ($44,040.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Bellarmine University than Butler University ($44,040.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellarmine University than Butler ($22,813 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 57.1% lower than costs at Butler University ($9,714 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University than Butler University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 41% larger than aid received Butler University ($36,264 vs. $25,728)
Butler vs. Bellarmine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Bellarmine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bellarmine University or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 89 points higher than at Bellarmine University (1120)
- Incoming Butler students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Bellarmine University (25)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Butler (82.1%)
Butler vs. Bellarmine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Bellarmine 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 Bellarmine University and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Bellarmine University (72% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $18,100 more per year than Bellarmine University graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $50,300)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bellarmine University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/