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Overview |
Butler | Denison | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Butler | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1270/1460 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Butler | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Butler | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Butler | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Denison | ||
| 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 Denison based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 2,416 students)
Butler vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Denison?
- Denison University is 38% more expensive to attend than Butler for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38% higher at Denison than Butler University ($60,000.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Butler University than Denison ($37,399 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 6% lower than costs at Butler University ($14,400 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Butler University than Denison University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 41.9% larger than aid received Butler University ($36,497 vs. $25,728)
Butler vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Butler .
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Denison (3.76)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Denison (22%)
Butler vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Denison? 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 Denison and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Butler University (79% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $12,300 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $56,100)
- Denison University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Denison graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Denison students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/