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IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake IUPUI Tennessee State University Xavier Miami| Butler University | Fisk University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Butler | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Butler | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1090/1450 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Butler | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Butler | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 82% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Butler | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Fisk University | ||
| 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 Fisk University based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 1,055 students)
Butler vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Fisk University?
- Butler University is 101.3% more expensive to attend than Fisk University for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.3% higher at Butler than Fisk University ($43,470.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisk University than Butler ($20,578 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisk University are 32.7% lower than costs at Butler University ($11,500 vs. $15,260)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Butler University as Fisk University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 38.5% larger than aid received Fisk University ($25,728 vs. $18,580)
Butler vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 272 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming Butler students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.82 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Fisk University (71%)
Butler vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Fisk 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 Fisk University and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Fisk University (72% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $32,500 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $35,900)
- Fisk University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fisk University 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 Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/