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Overview |
Butler | DePauw | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Greencastle, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 1,752 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #99 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | depauw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | DePauw | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $54,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $54,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $29,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $41,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Butler | DePauw | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 5,708 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 3,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Butler | DePauw | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | DePauw | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $61,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,588 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $264 |
Diversity |
Butler | DePauw | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Butler | DePauw | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Butler | DePauw | ||
| 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 DePauw based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 1,752 students)
Butler vs. DePauw Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or DePauw?
- DePauw University is 25.1% more expensive to attend than Butler for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.1% higher at DePauw than Butler University ($54,400.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DePauw University than Butler ($29,486 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DePauw University are 6% lower than costs at Butler University ($14,400 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University than Butler University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 59.6% larger than aid received Butler University ($41,067 vs. $25,728)
Butler vs. DePauw Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or DePauw? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DePauw or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 1 points higher than at DePauw (1208)
- Incoming Butler students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at DePauw (27)
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Butler (3.92)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than DePauw (65.8%)
Butler vs. DePauw Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or DePauw? 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 DePauw and Butler.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than Butler University (85% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $7,400 more per year than DePauw graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $61,000)
- DePauw University students graduate with a $1,412 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($25,588 vs. $27,000)
- DePauw graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($264 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePauw students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/