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Lipscomb IU Samford University Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake Middle Tennessee State University Vanderbilt| Butler University | Belmont University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Butler | Belmont | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 8,910 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #317 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | belmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Belmont | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $13,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $36,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $22,080 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Butler | Belmont | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 9,163 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 8,821 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1150/1340 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Butler | Belmont | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Belmont | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $225 |
Diversity |
Butler | Belmont | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Butler | Belmont | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Belmont | ||
| 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
- Belmont University is larger than than Butler based on total student enrollment (8,910 students vs. 5,525 students)
Butler vs. Belmont Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Belmont?
- Butler University is 14.4% more expensive to attend than Belmont for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at Butler than Belmont University ($43,470.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belmont University than Butler ($36,225 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont University are 11.6% lower than costs at Butler University ($13,670 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Butler University than Belmont University (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 16.5% larger than aid received Belmont University ($25,728 vs. $22,080)
Butler vs. Belmont Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Belmont? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belmont or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 51 points higher than at Belmont (1158)
- Incoming Butler students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Belmont (26)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Belmont (3.83)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Butler (82.1%)
Butler vs. Belmont Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Belmont? 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 Belmont and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Belmont University (72% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $19,300 more per year than Belmont graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $49,100)
- Belmont University students graduate with a $5,220 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($21,780 vs. $27,000)
- Belmont graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($225 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belmont students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/