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Overview |
Butler | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,763 | 3,526 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #201 | #200 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | lclark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,990 | $61,916 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,990 | $61,916 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,870 | $15,002 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,140 | $38,247 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,662 | $38,507 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Butler | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,431 | 6,334 | ||
| Admitted | 8,098 | 4,721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1360 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Butler | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Butler | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Lewis and Clark | ||
| 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 Lewis and Clark based on total student enrollment (5,763 students vs. 3,526 students)
Butler vs. Lewis and Clark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Lewis and Clark?
- Lewis & Clark College is 37.6% more expensive to attend than Butler for in-state tuition ($61,916.00 vs. $44,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.6% higher at Lewis and Clark than Butler University ($61,916.00 vs. $44,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis & Clark College than Butler ($38,247 vs. $40,140)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis & Clark College are 5.8% lower than costs at Butler University ($15,002 vs. $15,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than Butler University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 56.1% larger than aid received Butler University ($38,507 vs. $24,662)
Butler vs. Lewis and Clark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Lewis and Clark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lewis and Clark or Butler .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Butler (3.92)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Lewis and Clark (74.5%)
Butler vs. Lewis and Clark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Lewis and Clark? 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 Lewis and Clark and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Lewis and Clark is higher than Butler University (73% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $17,500 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $50,900)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis and Clark students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/