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IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake Marist College SUNY Cortland IUPUI Syracuse| Butler University | Ithaca College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Butler | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,763 | 4,828 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #201 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,990 | $50,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,990 | $50,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,870 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,140 | $34,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,662 | $31,876 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Butler | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,431 | 12,007 | ||
| Admitted | 8,098 | 8,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1360 | 1190/1370 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Butler | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Butler | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Butler | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Ithaca College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Butler University is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (5,763 students vs. 4,828 students)
Butler vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 12.3% more expensive to attend than Butler for in-state tuition ($50,510.00 vs. $44,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at Ithaca College than Butler University ($50,510.00 vs. $44,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ithaca College than Butler ($34,297 vs. $40,140)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Butler University are 1% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($15,870 vs. $16,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Butler University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 29.3% larger than aid received Butler University ($31,876 vs. $24,662)
Butler vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Butler .
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Ithaca College (69.9%)
Butler vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Ithaca College? 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 Ithaca College and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Butler University (74% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $12,300 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $56,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ithaca College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/