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Overview |
Butler | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Butler | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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 | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Butler | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Butler | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Cedarville University | ||
| 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 Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 4,960 students)
Butler vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Cedarville University?
- Butler University is 26% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26% higher at Butler than Cedarville University ($43,470.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Butler ($25,462 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 81.7% lower than costs at Butler University ($8,400 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Butler University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 31% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($25,728 vs. $19,637)
Butler vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 40 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming Butler students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Cedarville University (3.9)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Butler vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Cedarville 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 Cedarville University and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Cedarville University (72% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $22,500 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Butler students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/