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IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake IUPUI Xavier Miami Valpo| Butler University | Saint Ambrose University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Butler | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 2,747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #402 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $34,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $34,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $23,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $25,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Butler | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 3,589 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 2,653 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Butler | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Butler | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Butler | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Butler University is larger than than St. Ambrose University based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 2,747 students)
Butler vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or St. Ambrose University ?
- Butler University is 26.8% more expensive to attend than St. Ambrose University for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.8% higher at Butler than Saint Ambrose University ($43,470.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Ambrose University than Butler ($23,359 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Ambrose University are 27.3% lower than costs at Butler University ($11,988 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University than Butler University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 1% larger than aid received Saint Ambrose University ($25,728 vs. $25,476)
Butler vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or St. Ambrose University ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Ambrose University or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 159 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming Butler students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
Butler vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or St. Ambrose 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 St. Ambrose University and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Saint Ambrose University (72% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $20,100 more per year than St. Ambrose University graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $48,300)
- Saint Ambrose University students graduate with a $1,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($25,764 vs. $27,000)
- St. Ambrose University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Ambrose University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/