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IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Indiana State Bradley Drake IUPUI Xavier Miami| Butler University | Indiana University South Bend | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Butler | IU South Bend | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | South Bend, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 4,326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #917 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | iusb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | IU South Bend | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $8,785 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $7,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Butler | IU South Bend | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 2,348 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 2,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 37.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 970/1190 | ||
| 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 South Bend | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | IU South Bend | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,530 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Butler | IU South Bend | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Butler | IU South Bend | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Butler | IU South Bend | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 South Bend based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 4,326 students)
Butler vs. IU South Bend Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or IU South Bend?
- Butler University is 497.6% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.7% higher at Butler than Indiana University South Bend ($43,470.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than Butler ($8,785 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 66.1% lower than costs at Butler University ($9,190 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Butler University than Indiana University South Bend (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 229% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($25,728 vs. $7,821)
Butler vs. IU South Bend Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or IU South Bend? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU South Bend or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 254 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming Butler students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Butler (82.1%)
Butler vs. IU South Bend Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or IU South Bend? 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 South Bend and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Indiana University South Bend (72% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $31,300 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $37,100)
- Indiana University South Bend students graduate with a $2,470 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($24,530 vs. $27,000)
- IU South Bend 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 IU South Bend 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/