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Overview |
Butler | Calvin College | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | calvin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Calvin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $11,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $25,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $26,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Butler | Calvin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 4,079 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 3,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1120/1370 | ||
| 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 | Calvin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Calvin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,449 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Butler | Calvin College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Butler | Calvin College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Calvin College | ||
| 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 Calvin College based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 3,231 students)
Butler vs. Calvin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Calvin College?
- Butler University is 13.3% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at Butler than Calvin College ($43,470.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than Butler ($25,775 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 36.9% lower than costs at Butler University ($11,150 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than Butler University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin College students is 2.8% larger than aid received Butler University ($26,448 vs. $25,728)
Butler vs. Calvin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Calvin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin College or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 7 points higher than at Calvin College (1202)
- Incoming Butler students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Calvin College (27)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Calvin College (3.84)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Calvin College (74.2%)
Butler vs. Calvin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Calvin 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 Calvin College and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than Butler University (77% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $21,400 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $47,000)
- Calvin College students graduate with a $551 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($26,449 vs. $27,000)
- Calvin College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Calvin College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/