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IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake IUPUI Xavier Miami Valpo| Butler University | Northwestern College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Butler | Northwestern College | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #554 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | nwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Northwestern College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $34,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $34,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $10,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $25,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $20,487 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Butler | Northwestern College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 1,349 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 1,248 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1015/1311 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Butler | Northwestern College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Northwestern College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,070 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $228 |
Diversity |
Butler | Northwestern College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Butler | Northwestern College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Northwestern College | ||
| 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 Northwestern College based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 3,253 students)
Butler vs. Northwestern College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Northwestern College?
- Butler University is 26% more expensive to attend than Northwestern College for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $34,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26% higher at Butler than Northwestern College ($43,470.00 vs. $34,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern College than Butler ($25,704 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern College are 43.4% lower than costs at Butler University ($10,644 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College than Butler University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 25.6% larger than aid received Northwestern College ($25,728 vs. $20,487)
Butler vs. Northwestern College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Northwestern College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwestern College or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 107 points higher than at Northwestern College (1102)
- Incoming Butler students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Northwestern College (24)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Northwestern College (3.58)
- Northwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Butler (82.1%)
Butler vs. Northwestern College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Northwestern College? 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 Northwestern College and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Northwestern College (72% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $27,300 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $41,100)
- Northwestern College students graduate with a $4,930 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($22,070 vs. $27,000)
- Northwestern College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($228 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwestern College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/