Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Ohio State UC University of Dayton IU Ohio University Purdue DePauw Marquette University Loyola Penn State Iowa Bradley| Butler University | Miami University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Butler | Miami | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Oxford, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,763 | 18,618 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #201 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | muohio.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Butler | Miami | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,990 | $14,635 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,990 | $36,851 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,870 | $16,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,140 | $27,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,662 | $12,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
Butler | Miami | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,431 | 34,498 | ||
| Admitted | 8,098 | 28,319 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 82.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1360 | 1210/1380 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Butler | Miami | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Butler | Miami | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $255 |
Diversity |
Butler | Miami | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Butler | Miami | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 51% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Miami | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami University is larger than than Butler based on total student enrollment (18,618 students vs. 5,763 students)
Butler vs. Miami Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Miami?
- Butler University is 207.4% more expensive to attend than Miami for in-state tuition ($44,990.00 vs. $14,635.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at Butler than Miami University ($44,990.00 vs. $36,851.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami University than Butler ($27,928 vs. $40,140)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Butler University are 5.3% lower than costs at Miami University ($15,870 vs. $16,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Butler University than Miami University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 94.4% larger than aid received Miami University ($24,662 vs. $12,685)
Butler vs. Miami Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Miami? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Miami University (1259) is 50 points higher than at Butler (1209)
- Incoming Butler students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at Miami (28)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Miami (3.85)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Miami (82.1%)
Butler vs. Miami Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Miami? 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 Miami and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than Butler University (81% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $14,100 more per year than Miami graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $54,300)
- Miami University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- Miami graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/