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IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake IUPUI Xavier Miami Valpo| Butler University | Maranatha Baptist Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Butler | MBBC | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Watertown, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 965 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | mbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | MBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $17,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $17,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $8,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $22,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $7,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Butler | MBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 297 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 70.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Butler | MBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | MBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $35,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $160 |
Diversity |
Butler | MBBC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Butler | MBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Butler | MBBC | ||
| 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 MBBC based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 965 students)
Butler vs. MBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or MBBC?
- Butler University is 147.6% more expensive to attend than MBBC for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $17,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.6% higher at Butler than Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($43,470.00 vs. $17,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maranatha Baptist Bible College than Butler ($22,858 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maranatha Baptist Bible College are 82.1% lower than costs at Butler University ($8,380 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Butler University than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 222.1% larger than aid received Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($25,728 vs. $7,988)
Butler vs. MBBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or MBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBBC or Butler .
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at MBBC (3.38)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than MBBC (75.1%)
Butler vs. MBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or MBBC? 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 MBBC and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (72% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $33,000 more per year than MBBC graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $35,400)
- Maranatha Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($15,500 vs. $27,000)
- MBBC graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($160 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBBC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/