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IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake IUPUI Xavier Miami Valpo| Butler University | Purdue University Northwest | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Butler | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 8,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $7,373 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $14,364 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $8,215 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $9,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $7,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 75% |
Admission |
Butler | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 5,670 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 4,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Butler | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Butler | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Northwest is larger than than Butler based on total student enrollment (8,911 students vs. 5,525 students)
Butler vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Purdue Northwest?
- Butler University is 489.6% more expensive to attend than Purdue Northwest for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $7,373.00)
- Out of state tuition is 202.6% higher at Butler than Purdue University Northwest ($43,470.00 vs. $14,364.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than Butler ($9,162 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 85.8% lower than costs at Butler University ($8,215 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Butler University than Purdue University Northwest (98% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 263.9% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($25,728 vs. $7,070)
Butler vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or Butler .
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Purdue Northwest (72.8%)
Butler vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Purdue Northwest? 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 Purdue Northwest and Butler.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/