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Overview |
Butler | Bethel University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 3,546 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | bethel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Bethel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $41,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $41,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $29,915 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $24,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Butler | Bethel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 2,199 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 1,594 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1123/1343 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Butler | Bethel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Bethel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $252 |
Diversity |
Butler | Bethel University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Butler | Bethel University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Bethel University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Butler University is larger than than Bethel University based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 3,546 students)
Butler vs. Bethel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Bethel University?
- Butler University is 5.7% more expensive to attend than Bethel University for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at Butler than Bethel University ($43,470.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than Butler ($29,915 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 32.8% lower than costs at Butler University ($11,490 vs. $15,260)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Butler University as Bethel University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 4.6% larger than aid received Bethel University ($25,728 vs. $24,586)
Butler vs. Bethel University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Bethel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel University or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 82 points higher than at Bethel University (1127)
- Incoming Butler students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Bethel University (25)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Bethel University (3.6)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Bethel University (72.5%)
Butler vs. Bethel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Bethel 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 Bethel University and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Butler University (73% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $18,300 more per year than Bethel University graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $50,100)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $2,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($24,400 vs. $27,000)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/