Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Creighton University ISU IUPUI Xavier Miami| Butler University | Drake University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Butler | Drake | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Des Moines, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 4,685 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #149 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | drake.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Butler | Drake | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $47,564 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $47,564 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $11,570 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $30,333 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $31,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Butler | Drake | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 8,621 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 5,796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 67.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 | Drake | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Butler | Drake | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $68,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Butler | Drake | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Butler | Drake | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Drake | ||
| 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 Drake based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 4,685 students)
Butler vs. Drake Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Drake?
- Drake University is 9.4% more expensive to attend than Butler for in-state tuition ($47,564.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at Drake than Butler University ($47,564.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drake University than Butler ($30,333 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drake University are 31.9% lower than costs at Butler University ($11,570 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drake University than Butler University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drake University students is 21.6% larger than aid received Butler University ($31,274 vs. $25,728)
Butler vs. Drake Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Drake? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drake or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Drake University (1224) is 15 points higher than at Butler (1209)
- Incoming Butler students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Drake (27)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Drake (3.7)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Drake (67.2%)
Butler vs. Drake Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Drake? 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 Drake and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Drake is higher than Butler University (75% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Drake University earn on average $100 more per year than Butler graduates after ten years. ($68,500 vs. $68,400)
- Drake University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Drake 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 Drake students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/