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IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake IUPUI Xavier Miami Valpo| Butler University | Grove City College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Butler | Grove City College | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Grove City, Pennsylvania | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 2,316 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | gcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Grove City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $19,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $19,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $11,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $23,538 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $8,020 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 67% |
Admission |
Butler | Grove City College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 2,174 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 1,543 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 39.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1130/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Butler | Grove City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Grove City College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Butler | Grove City College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Butler | Grove City College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Grove City College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Butler University is larger than than Grove City College based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 2,316 students)
Butler vs. Grove City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Grove City College?
- Butler University is 117.5% more expensive to attend than Grove City College for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $19,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.5% higher at Butler than Grove City College ($43,470.00 vs. $19,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grove City College than Butler ($23,538 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grove City College are 38.1% lower than costs at Butler University ($11,050 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Butler University than Grove City College (98% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 220.8% larger than aid received Grove City College ($25,728 vs. $8,020)
Butler vs. Grove City College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Grove City College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grove City College or Butler .
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Grove City College (3.73)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Grove City College (71%)
Butler vs. Grove City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Grove City College? 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 Grove City College and Butler.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/