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Overview |
Butler | Gonzaga | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,763 | 7,306 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #201 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | gonzaga.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Gonzaga | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,990 | $52,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,990 | $52,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,870 | $15,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,140 | $40,295 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,662 | $29,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Butler | Gonzaga | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,431 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 8,098 | 7,239 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1360 | 1220/1410 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Butler | Gonzaga | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Gonzaga | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $61,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,394 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $272 |
Diversity |
Butler | Gonzaga | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Butler | Gonzaga | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Gonzaga | ||
| 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
- Gonzaga University is larger than than Butler based on total student enrollment (7,306 students vs. 5,763 students)
Butler vs. Gonzaga Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Gonzaga?
- Gonzaga University is 16.8% more expensive to attend than Butler for in-state tuition ($52,540.00 vs. $44,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at Gonzaga than Butler University ($52,540.00 vs. $44,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Butler University than Gonzaga ($40,140 vs. $40,295)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gonzaga University are 5.2% lower than costs at Butler University ($15,080 vs. $15,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gonzaga University than Butler University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gonzaga University students is 18.2% larger than aid received Butler University ($29,150 vs. $24,662)
Butler vs. Gonzaga Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Gonzaga? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gonzaga or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 4 points higher than at Gonzaga (1205)
- Incoming Butler students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Gonzaga (27)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Gonzaga (3.67)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Gonzaga (76%)
Butler vs. Gonzaga Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Gonzaga? 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 Gonzaga and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Gonzaga is higher than Butler University (83% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Gonzaga graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $61,600)
- Gonzaga University students graduate with a $606 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($26,394 vs. $27,000)
- Gonzaga graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Gonzaga graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Butler students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/