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IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake Xavier Miami Valpo Elon| Butler University | Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Butler | IUPUI | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,763 | 25,497 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #201 | #458 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | iupui.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | IUPUI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,990 | $9,241 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,990 | $32,509 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,870 | $13,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,140 | $11,592 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,662 | $11,473 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 82% |
Admission |
Butler | IUPUI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,431 | 15,715 | ||
| Admitted | 8,098 | 12,791 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1360 | 1040/1230 | ||
| 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 | May 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Butler | IUPUI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | IUPUI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,090 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $238 |
Diversity |
Butler | IUPUI | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Butler | IUPUI | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Butler | IUPUI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than Butler based on total student enrollment (25,497 students vs. 5,763 students)
Butler vs. IUPUI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or IUPUI?
- Butler University is 386.9% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($44,990.00 vs. $9,241.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.4% higher at Butler than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($44,990.00 vs. $32,509.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Butler ($11,592 vs. $40,140)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis are 22% lower than costs at Butler University ($13,010 vs. $15,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Butler University than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (97% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 115% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($24,662 vs. $11,473)
Butler vs. IUPUI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or IUPUI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IUPUI or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 195 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming Butler students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at IUPUI (3.52)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than IUPUI (81.4%)
Butler vs. IUPUI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or IUPUI? 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 IUPUI and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (72% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $19,800 more per year than IUPUI graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $48,600)
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students graduate with a $3,910 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($23,090 vs. $27,000)
- IUPUI graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($238 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/