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IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake IUPUI Xavier Miami Valpo| Butler University | Cleveland Institute of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Butler | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 584 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | cia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $43,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $43,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $12,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $33,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $28,356 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Butler | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 693 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1080/1280 | ||
| 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 | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
Butler | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Butler | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| 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 Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 584 students)
Butler vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Cleveland Institute of Art?
- Butler University is 0.2% more expensive to attend than Cleveland Institute of Art for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $43,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Butler than Cleveland Institute of Art ($43,470.00 vs. $43,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland Institute of Art than Butler ($33,395 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland Institute of Art are 24.8% lower than costs at Butler University ($12,230 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland Institute of Art than Butler University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Art students is 10.2% larger than aid received Butler University ($28,356 vs. $25,728)
Butler vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Cleveland Institute of Art? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland Institute of Art or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 126 points higher than at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083)
- Incoming Butler students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (24)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (3.48)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (69.8%)
Butler vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Cleveland Institute of Art? 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 Cleveland Institute of Art and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Cleveland Institute of Art (72% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $29,000 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $39,400)
- Butler University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Butler graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland Institute of Art 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/