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IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake IUPUI Franciscan Xavier Miami| Butler University | Benedictine College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Butler | Benedictine College | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Atchison, KS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 2,362 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #662 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | benedictine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Benedictine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $32,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $32,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $11,580 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $30,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $20,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Butler | Benedictine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 2,895 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 2,861 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1110/1360 | ||
| 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 | Benedictine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Benedictine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Butler | Benedictine College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Butler | Benedictine College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Benedictine 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 Benedictine College based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 2,362 students)
Butler vs. Benedictine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Benedictine College?
- Butler University is 32% more expensive to attend than Benedictine College for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $32,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32% higher at Butler than Benedictine College ($43,470.00 vs. $32,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine College than Butler ($30,067 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine College are 31.8% lower than costs at Butler University ($11,580 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine College than Butler University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 23.1% larger than aid received Benedictine College ($25,728 vs. $20,907)
Butler vs. Benedictine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Benedictine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedictine College or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 80 points higher than at Benedictine College (1129)
- Incoming Butler students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Benedictine College (25)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Benedictine College (3.57)
- Benedictine College has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Butler (82.1%)
Butler vs. Benedictine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Benedictine 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 Benedictine College and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Benedictine College (72% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $25,800 more per year than Benedictine College graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $42,600)
- Benedictine College and Butler graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine 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 Benedictine College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/