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IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake St Olaf IUPUI Xavier Miami| Butler University | Lawrence University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Butler | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,763 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #201 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,990 | $55,149 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,990 | $55,149 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,870 | $11,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,140 | $27,393 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,662 | $40,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Butler | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,431 | 3,489 | ||
| Admitted | 8,098 | 2,199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 63% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1360 | 1200/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Butler | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $282 |
Diversity |
Butler | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Butler | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Lawrence | ||
| 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 Lawrence based on total student enrollment (5,763 students vs. 1,410 students)
Butler vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 22.6% more expensive to attend than Butler for in-state tuition ($55,149.00 vs. $44,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.6% higher at Lawrence than Butler University ($55,149.00 vs. $44,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than Butler ($27,393 vs. $40,140)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 34.1% lower than costs at Butler University ($11,838 vs. $15,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than Butler University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 63.9% larger than aid received Butler University ($40,431 vs. $24,662)
Butler vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Butler .
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Lawrence (63%)
Butler vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than Butler University (77% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $22,800 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $45,600)
- Butler University students graduate with a $350 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,350)
- Butler graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($279 vs. $282)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/