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IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake IUPUI Xavier Miami Valpo| Butler University | Milligan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Butler | Milligan | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,763 | 1,200 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #201 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,990 | $37,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,990 | $37,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,870 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,140 | $21,463 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,662 | $28,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Butler | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,431 | 1,164 | ||
| Admitted | 8,098 | 818 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 70.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 29.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1360 | 1120/1290 | ||
| 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 28, 2026 |
Academics |
Butler | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Butler | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Butler | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Milligan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Butler University is larger than than Milligan based on total student enrollment (5,763 students vs. 1,200 students)
Butler vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Milligan?
- Butler University is 19.3% more expensive to attend than Milligan for in-state tuition ($44,990.00 vs. $37,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at Butler than Milligan University ($44,990.00 vs. $37,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milligan University than Butler ($21,463 vs. $40,140)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 98.4% lower than costs at Butler University ($8,000 vs. $15,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milligan University than Butler University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milligan University students is 15.6% larger than aid received Butler University ($28,521 vs. $24,662)
Butler vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 81 points higher than at Milligan (1128)
- Incoming Butler students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Milligan (25)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Milligan (3.69)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Milligan (70.3%)
Butler vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Milligan? 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 Milligan and Butler.
- Milligan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Milligan graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Milligan students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/