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IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake IUPUI Xavier Miami Valpo| Butler University | Chatham University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Butler | Chatham | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Butler | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1060/1270 | ||
| 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 | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Butler | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Butler | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Chatham | ||
| 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 Chatham based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 2,387 students)
Butler vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Chatham?
- Butler University is 7% more expensive to attend than Chatham for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at Butler than Chatham University ($43,470.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chatham University than Butler ($28,322 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 20% lower than costs at Butler University ($12,719 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Butler University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 6.2% larger than aid received Butler University ($27,330 vs. $25,728)
Butler vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Butler .
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Chatham (3.86)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Butler vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Chatham? 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 Chatham and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Chatham University (72% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $31,700 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/