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Overview |
Butler | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Butler | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Butler | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Butler | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Butler | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Saint Joseph's 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
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than Butler based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 5,525 students)
Butler vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 13.7% more expensive to attend than Butler for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at Saint Joseph's University than Butler University ($49,410.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Joseph's University than Butler ($33,777 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Butler University are 0.2% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($15,260 vs. $15,285)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than Butler University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 15.9% larger than aid received Butler University ($29,822 vs. $25,728)
Butler vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or Butler .
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Saint Joseph's University (3.65)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Butler (82.1%)
Butler vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Saint Joseph's 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 Saint Joseph's University and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than Butler University (76% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Saint Joseph's University graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $64,000)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $3,992 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($23,008 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Joseph's University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/