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Overview |
Butler | Duquesne University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 8,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #212 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | duq.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Duquesne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $45,376 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $45,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $14,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $33,919 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $26,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Butler | Duquesne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 12,376 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 10,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1160/1330 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Butler | Duquesne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Duquesne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $65,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Butler | Duquesne University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Butler | Duquesne University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Duquesne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Duquesne University is larger than than Butler based on total student enrollment (8,107 students vs. 5,525 students)
Butler vs. Duquesne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Duquesne University?
- Duquesne University is 4.4% more expensive to attend than Butler for in-state tuition ($45,376.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Duquesne University than Butler University ($45,376.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Duquesne University than Butler ($33,919 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Duquesne University are 3.5% lower than costs at Butler University ($14,744 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Butler University than Duquesne University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duquesne University students is 4.2% larger than aid received Butler University ($26,800 vs. $25,728)
Butler vs. Duquesne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Duquesne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duquesne University or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 71 points higher than at Duquesne University (1138)
- Incoming Butler students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Duquesne University (26)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Duquesne University (3.8)
- Duquesne University has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Butler (82.1%)
Butler vs. Duquesne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Duquesne University? 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 Duquesne University and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Duquesne University is higher than Butler University (73% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Duquesne University graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $65,100)
- Duquesne University and Butler graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Duquesne University and Butler graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Duquesne University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/