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Overview |
Butler | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,763 | 60,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #201 | #139 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,990 | $11,826 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,990 | $37,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,870 | $14,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,140 | $19,575 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,662 | $11,791 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 64% |
Admission |
Butler | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,431 | 70,028 | ||
| Admitted | 8,098 | 35,588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 50.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1360 | 1330/1480 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Butler | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Butler | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Butler | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Ohio State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than Butler based on total student enrollment (60,046 students vs. 5,763 students)
Butler vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Ohio State?
- Butler University is 280.4% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($44,990.00 vs. $11,826.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.5% higher at Butler than Ohio State University ($44,990.00 vs. $37,332.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Butler ($19,575 vs. $40,140)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio State University are 11.2% lower than costs at Butler University ($14,272 vs. $15,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Butler University than Ohio State University (97% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 109.2% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($24,662 vs. $11,791)
Butler vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 86 points higher than at Butler (1209)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Butler (28)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Ohio State (3.76)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Ohio State (50.8%)
Butler vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Ohio State? 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 Ohio State and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than Butler University (80% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $17,800 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $50,600)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/