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IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake IUPUI Xavier Miami Valpo| Butler University | Indiana University East | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Butler | IU East | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,763 | 2,985 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #201 | #876 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | iue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | IU East | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,990 | $7,492 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,990 | $21,356 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,870 | $10,244 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,140 | $9,484 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,662 | $7,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 82% |
Admission |
Butler | IU East | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,431 | 1,749 | ||
| Admitted | 8,098 | 1,246 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 71.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 27% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1360 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Aug 18, 2026 |
Academics |
Butler | IU East | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | IU East | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Butler | IU East | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Butler | IU East | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Butler | IU East | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Butler University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (5,763 students vs. 2,985 students)
Butler vs. IU East Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or IU East?
- Butler University is 500.5% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($44,990.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.7% higher at Butler than Indiana University East ($44,990.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Butler ($9,484 vs. $40,140)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 54.9% lower than costs at Butler University ($10,244 vs. $15,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Butler University than Indiana University East (97% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 224.4% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($24,662 vs. $7,602)
Butler vs. IU East Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or IU East? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU East or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 248 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Butler students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at IU East (3.41)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than IU East (71.2%)
Butler vs. IU East Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or IU East? 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 IU East and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Indiana University East (72% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $35,500 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/