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IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake IUPUI Xavier Miami Valpo| Butler University | Indiana University Southeast | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Butler | IU Southeast | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | New Albany, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,763 | 3,752 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #201 | #787 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | ius.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | IU Southeast | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,990 | $7,492 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,990 | $21,356 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,870 | $11,654 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,140 | $8,829 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,662 | $6,595 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 87% |
Admission |
Butler | IU Southeast | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,431 | 2,062 | ||
| Admitted | 8,098 | 1,714 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 37.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1360 | 1010/1190 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Butler | IU Southeast | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | IU Southeast | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,261 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $209 |
Diversity |
Butler | IU Southeast | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Butler | IU Southeast | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Butler | IU Southeast | ||
| 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
- Butler University is larger than than IU Southeast based on total student enrollment (5,763 students vs. 3,752 students)
Butler vs. IU Southeast Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or IU Southeast?
- Butler University is 500.5% more expensive to attend than IU Southeast for in-state tuition ($44,990.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.7% higher at Butler than Indiana University Southeast ($44,990.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Southeast than Butler ($8,829 vs. $40,140)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Southeast are 36.2% lower than costs at Butler University ($11,654 vs. $15,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Butler University than Indiana University Southeast (97% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 273.9% larger than aid received Indiana University Southeast ($24,662 vs. $6,595)
Butler vs. IU Southeast Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or IU Southeast? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Southeast or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 254 points higher than at IU Southeast (955)
- Incoming Butler students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at IU Southeast (21)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at IU Southeast (3.31)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than IU Southeast (83.1%)
Butler vs. IU Southeast Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or IU Southeast? 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 Southeast and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Indiana University Southeast (72% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $30,100 more per year than IU Southeast graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $38,300)
- Indiana University Southeast students graduate with a $6,739 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($20,261 vs. $27,000)
- IU Southeast graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($209 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Southeast 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/