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IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake Xavier IUPUI Miami Valpo| Butler University | John Carroll University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Butler | JCU | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,763 | 2,773 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #201 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,990 | $47,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,990 | $47,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,870 | $14,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,140 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,662 | $32,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Butler | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,431 | 4,238 | ||
| Admitted | 8,098 | 3,437 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1360 | 1190/1350 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Butler | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Butler | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Butler | JCU | ||
| 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (5,763 students vs. 2,773 students)
Butler vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 5.1% more expensive to attend than Butler for in-state tuition ($47,300.00 vs. $44,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at JCU than Butler University ($47,300.00 vs. $44,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Carroll University than Butler ($30,790 vs. $40,140)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 12.1% lower than costs at Butler University ($14,160 vs. $15,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Butler University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 31.2% larger than aid received Butler University ($32,359 vs. $24,662)
Butler vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 82 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Butler students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at JCU (3.66)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than JCU (81.1%)
Butler vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or JCU? 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 JCU and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than John Carroll University (72% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $10,800 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $57,600)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/