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Overview |
Butler | Missouri University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Rolla, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 7,080 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #226 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | mst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Missouri University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $9,696 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $28,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $11,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $14,023 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $13,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Butler | Missouri University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 6,311 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 5,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1173/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Butler | Missouri University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Missouri University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $68,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,563 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Butler | Missouri University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Butler | Missouri University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Missouri University of Science and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri University of Science and Technology is larger than than Butler based on total student enrollment (7,080 students vs. 5,525 students)
Butler vs. Missouri University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Missouri University of Science and Technology?
- Butler University is 348.3% more expensive to attend than Missouri University of Science and Technology for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $9,696.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.5% higher at Butler than Missouri University of Science and Technology ($43,470.00 vs. $28,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri University of Science and Technology than Butler ($14,023 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri University of Science and Technology are 35.7% lower than costs at Butler University ($11,248 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Butler University than Missouri University of Science and Technology (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 86.7% larger than aid received Missouri University of Science and Technology ($25,728 vs. $13,779)
Butler vs. Missouri University of Science and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Missouri University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri University of Science and Technology or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Missouri University of Science and Technology (1261) is 52 points higher than at Butler (1209)
- Incoming Butler students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at Missouri University of Science and Technology (28)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Missouri University of Science and Technology (3.81)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Missouri University of Science and Technology (81.5%)
Butler vs. Missouri University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Missouri University of Science and Technology? 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 Missouri University of Science and Technology and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Missouri University of Science and Technology (72% vs. 67%)
- Graduates of Butler University and Missouri University of Science and Technology have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($68,400 vs. $68,400)
- Missouri University of Science and Technology students graduate with a $2,437 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($24,563 vs. $27,000)
- Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri University of Science and Technology 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/