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IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake IUPUI Xavier Miami Valpo| Butler University | Lees McRae College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Butler | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Butler | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 61.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Butler | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 18% |
Students |
Butler | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Butler University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 855 students)
Butler vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Lees-McRae College?
- Butler University is 64.1% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.1% higher at Butler than Lees McRae College ($43,470.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lees McRae College than Butler ($24,108 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lees McRae College are 25.1% lower than costs at Butler University ($12,200 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Butler University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 41.3% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($25,728 vs. $18,205)
Butler vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Lees-McRae College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lees-McRae College or Butler .
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Butler vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Lees-McRae 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 Lees-McRae College and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Lees McRae College (72% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $34,100 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/