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IU Purdue Purdue Calumet DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake IUPUI Xavier Miami| Butler University | Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Butler | IPFW | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Fort Wayne, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 9,069 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #848 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | ipfw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | IPFW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $7,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $20,403 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $10,111 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $11,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $7,432 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Butler | IPFW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 5,853 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 4,721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 | IPFW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | IPFW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Butler | IPFW | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Butler | IPFW | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Butler | IPFW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is larger than than Butler based on total student enrollment (9,069 students vs. 5,525 students)
Butler vs. IPFW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or IPFW?
- Butler University is 456.2% more expensive to attend than IPFW for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $7,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.1% higher at Butler than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($43,470.00 vs. $20,403.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than Butler ($11,951 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 50.9% lower than costs at Butler University ($10,111 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than Butler University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 246.2% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($25,728 vs. $7,432)
Butler vs. IPFW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or IPFW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IPFW or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 214 points higher than at IPFW (995)
- Incoming Butler students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at IPFW (22)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at IPFW (3.37)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than IPFW (80.7%)
Butler vs. IPFW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or IPFW? 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 IPFW and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (72% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $29,800 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $38,600)
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- IPFW graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IPFW students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/