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IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola St John's Bradley Drake Pace University-New York IUPUI Xavier| Butler University | Manhattan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Butler | Manhattan College | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Riverdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,763 | 3,495 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #201 | #152 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | manhattan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Manhattan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,990 | $46,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,990 | $46,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,870 | $18,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,140 | $28,349 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,662 | $34,438 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Butler | Manhattan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,431 | 10,432 | ||
| Admitted | 8,098 | 8,188 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 78.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 8.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1360 | 1150/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Butler | Manhattan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Manhattan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Butler | Manhattan College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Butler | Manhattan College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Manhattan 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 Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (5,763 students vs. 3,495 students)
Butler vs. Manhattan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Manhattan College?
- Manhattan College is 2.5% more expensive to attend than Butler for in-state tuition ($46,100.00 vs. $44,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Manhattan College than Butler University ($46,100.00 vs. $44,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattan College than Butler ($28,349 vs. $40,140)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Butler University are 16.2% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($15,870 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Butler University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 39.6% larger than aid received Butler University ($34,438 vs. $24,662)
Butler vs. Manhattan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Manhattan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan College or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 112 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming Butler students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Manhattan College (25)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Manhattan College (78.5%)
Butler vs. Manhattan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Manhattan 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 Manhattan College and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is the same as at Manhattan College (72% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Manhattan College graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $66,700)
- Manhattan College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Manhattan College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manhattan College 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/