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IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake IUPUI Xavier Miami Valpo| Butler University | Point Park University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Butler | Point Park University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 3,288 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #682 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | pointpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Point Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $34,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $34,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $24,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $25,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Butler | Point Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 6,033 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 4,950 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1030/1245 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Butler | Point Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Point Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $40,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Butler | Point Park University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Butler | Point Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Point Park University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Butler University is larger than than Point Park University based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 3,288 students)
Butler vs. Point Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Point Park University?
- Butler University is 24.6% more expensive to attend than Point Park University for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $34,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.6% higher at Butler than Point Park University ($43,470.00 vs. $34,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Point Park University than Butler ($24,702 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Park University are 24.7% lower than costs at Butler University ($12,240 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Park University than Butler University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Park University students is 0.2% larger than aid received Butler University ($25,771 vs. $25,728)
Butler vs. Point Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Point Park University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Point Park University or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 214 points higher than at Point Park University (995)
- Incoming Butler students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Point Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Point Park University (3.47)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Point Park University (82%)
Butler vs. Point Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Point Park 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 Point Park University and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Point Park University (72% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $27,600 more per year than Point Park University graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $40,800)
- Point Park University and Butler graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Point Park 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 Point Park University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/