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Seattle U IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake UW-Seattle PLU IUPUI| Butler University | Seattle Pacific University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Butler | SPU | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 3,118 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #270 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | spu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | SPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $36,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $36,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $14,409 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $26,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $25,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Butler | SPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 3,895 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 90.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1080/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 11, 2025 |
Academics |
Butler | SPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | SPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,603 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $264 |
Diversity |
Butler | SPU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Butler | SPU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Butler | SPU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Butler University is larger than than SPU based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 3,118 students)
Butler vs. SPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or SPU?
- Butler University is 19.1% more expensive to attend than SPU for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at Butler than Seattle Pacific University ($43,470.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle Pacific University than Butler ($26,549 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle Pacific University are 5.9% lower than costs at Butler University ($14,409 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle Pacific University than Butler University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 1.5% larger than aid received Seattle Pacific University ($25,728 vs. $25,359)
Butler vs. SPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or SPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SPU or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 64 points higher than at SPU (1145)
- Incoming Butler students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at SPU (26)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at SPU (3.53)
- SPU has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than Butler (82.1%)
Butler vs. SPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or SPU? 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 SPU and Butler.
- The graduation rate at SPU is higher than Butler University (74% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $18,000 more per year than SPU graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $50,400)
- Seattle Pacific University students graduate with a $1,397 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($25,603 vs. $27,000)
- SPU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($264 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SPU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/