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IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake IUPUI Xavier Miami Valpo| Butler University | Indiana University Kokomo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Butler | IU Kokomo | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Kokomo, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 2,846 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #869 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | iuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | IU Kokomo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $6,648 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $6,428 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Butler | IU Kokomo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 1,972 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 1,691 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 30.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1000/1190 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Butler | IU Kokomo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | IU Kokomo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Butler | IU Kokomo | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Butler | IU Kokomo | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Butler | IU Kokomo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Butler University is larger than than IU Kokomo based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 2,846 students)
Butler vs. IU Kokomo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or IU Kokomo?
- Butler University is 497.6% more expensive to attend than IU Kokomo for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.7% higher at Butler than Indiana University Kokomo ($43,470.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Kokomo than Butler ($6,648 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Kokomo are 62.1% lower than costs at Butler University ($9,412 vs. $15,260)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Butler University as Indiana University Kokomo (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 300.2% larger than aid received Indiana University Kokomo ($25,728 vs. $6,428)
Butler vs. IU Kokomo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or IU Kokomo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Kokomo or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 262 points higher than at IU Kokomo (947)
- Incoming Butler students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at IU Kokomo (21)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at IU Kokomo (3.29)
- IU Kokomo has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Butler (82.1%)
Butler vs. IU Kokomo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or IU Kokomo? 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 Kokomo and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Indiana University Kokomo (72% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $29,900 more per year than IU Kokomo graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $38,500)
- Indiana University Kokomo students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- IU Kokomo graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Kokomo students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/