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IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake IIT Wisconsin IUPUI Michigan Tech| Butler University | Milwaukee School of Engineering | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Butler | MSOE | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Butler | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1160/1405 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Butler | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Butler | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Butler | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Butler | MSOE | ||
| 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 MSOE based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 2,729 students)
Butler vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or MSOE?
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Butler for in-state tuition ($44,601.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at MSOE than Butler University ($44,601.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Butler ($25,661 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 22.1% lower than costs at Butler University ($12,494 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Butler University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 23.8% larger than aid received Butler University ($31,850 vs. $25,728)
Butler vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 39 points higher than at Butler (1209)
- Incoming Butler students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at MSOE (28)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than MSOE (63.5%)
Butler vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or MSOE? 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 MSOE and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (72% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $500 more per year than Butler graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $68,400)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering and Butler graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering 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 MSOE students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/