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Overview |
Butler | Marquette University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 11,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #216 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | marquette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $45,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $45,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $14,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $33,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $29,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Butler | Marquette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 15,883 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 13,851 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1170/1360 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Butler | Marquette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Butler | Marquette University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Butler | Marquette University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Marquette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marquette University is larger than than Butler based on total student enrollment (11,167 students vs. 5,525 students)
Butler vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Marquette University?
- Marquette University is 5.5% more expensive to attend than Butler for in-state tuition ($45,860.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Marquette University than Butler University ($45,860.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marquette University than Butler ($33,136 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marquette University are 4.3% lower than costs at Butler University ($14,636 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marquette University than Butler University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marquette University students is 13.1% larger than aid received Butler University ($29,102 vs. $25,728)
Butler vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Marquette University (1219) is 10 points higher than at Butler (1209)
- Incoming Butler students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Marquette University (27)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Marquette University (3.56)
- Marquette University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Butler (82.1%)
Butler vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Marquette University? 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 Marquette University and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Marquette University is higher than Butler University (81% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $900 more per year than Marquette University graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $67,500)
- Marquette University and Butler graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marquette University and Butler graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marquette University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/