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IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake IUPUI Xavier Miami Valpo| Butler University | Ohio Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Butler | OWU | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,763 | 1,452 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #201 | #369 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,990 | $51,771 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,990 | $51,771 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,870 | $14,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,140 | $23,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,662 | $42,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Butler | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,431 | 5,708 | ||
| Admitted | 8,098 | 2,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 50.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1360 | 1105/1350 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Butler | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Butler | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Butler | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Butler | OWU | ||
| 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 OWU based on total student enrollment (5,763 students vs. 1,452 students)
Butler vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 15.1% more expensive to attend than Butler for in-state tuition ($51,771.00 vs. $44,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at OWU than Butler University ($51,771.00 vs. $44,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than Butler ($23,826 vs. $40,140)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 11.6% lower than costs at Butler University ($14,226 vs. $15,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Butler University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 72.3% larger than aid received Butler University ($42,496 vs. $24,662)
Butler vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Butler .
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at OWU (3.54)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than OWU (50.7%)
Butler vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or OWU? 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 OWU and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (72% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $18,800 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $49,600)
- Ohio Wesleyan University and Butler graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio Wesleyan University 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 OWU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/