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IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake IUPUI Xavier Miami Valpo| Butler University | Saint Mary's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Butler | St. Mary's College | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Notre Dame, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,763 | 1,518 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #201 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | saintmarys.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | St. Mary's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,990 | $50,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,990 | $50,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,870 | $13,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,140 | $30,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,662 | $35,270 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Butler | St. Mary's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,431 | 2,377 | ||
| Admitted | 8,098 | 1,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1360 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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. Mary's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | St. Mary's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Butler | St. Mary's College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Butler | St. Mary's College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Butler | St. Mary's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Butler University is larger than than St. Mary's College based on total student enrollment (5,763 students vs. 1,518 students)
Butler vs. St. Mary's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or St. Mary's College?
- Saint Mary's College is 11.9% more expensive to attend than Butler for in-state tuition ($50,350.00 vs. $44,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at St. Mary's College than Butler University ($50,350.00 vs. $44,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary's College than Butler ($30,389 vs. $40,140)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's College are 14.6% lower than costs at Butler University ($13,850 vs. $15,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's College than Butler University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's College students is 43% larger than aid received Butler University ($35,270 vs. $24,662)
Butler vs. St. Mary's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or St. Mary's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Mary's College or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 84 points higher than at St. Mary's College (1125)
- Incoming Butler students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at St. Mary's College (25)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at St. Mary's College (3.83)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than St. Mary's College (81.1%)
Butler vs. St. Mary's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or St. Mary's College? 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. Mary's College and Butler.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's College is higher than Butler University (79% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $17,300 more per year than St. Mary's College graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $51,100)
- Saint Mary's College and Butler graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Mary's College and Butler graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Butler students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/