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Overview |
Butler | Monmouth University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | West Long Branch, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 5,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #323 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | monmouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Monmouth University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $42,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $42,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $15,873 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $31,416 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $28,366 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Butler | Monmouth University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 7,937 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 7,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1110/1300 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Butler | Monmouth University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Monmouth University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $56,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,701 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
Butler | Monmouth University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Butler | Monmouth University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Monmouth University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Butler University is larger than than Monmouth University based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 5,027 students)
Butler vs. Monmouth University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Monmouth University?
- Butler University is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Monmouth University for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $42,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Butler than Monmouth University ($43,470.00 vs. $42,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Monmouth University than Butler ($31,416 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Butler University are 4% lower than costs at Monmouth University ($15,260 vs. $15,873)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth University than Butler University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth University students is 10.3% larger than aid received Butler University ($28,366 vs. $25,728)
Butler vs. Monmouth University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Monmouth University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Monmouth University or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 172 points higher than at Monmouth University (1037)
- Incoming Butler students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Monmouth University (23)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Monmouth University (3.57)
- Monmouth University has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Butler (82.1%)
Butler vs. Monmouth University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Monmouth 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 Monmouth University and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Monmouth University (72% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $11,900 more per year than Monmouth University graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $56,500)
- Monmouth University students graduate with a $299 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($26,701 vs. $27,000)
- Monmouth University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Monmouth University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/