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Overview |
Butler | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,763 | 7,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #201 | #129 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,990 | $53,235 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,990 | $53,235 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,870 | $14,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,140 | $37,103 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,662 | $31,727 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Butler | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,431 | 8,976 | ||
| Admitted | 8,098 | 6,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1360 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Butler | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Butler | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Butler | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Seattle U | ||
| 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
- Seattle University is larger than than Butler based on total student enrollment (7,182 students vs. 5,763 students)
Butler vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Seattle U?
- Seattle University is 18.3% more expensive to attend than Butler for in-state tuition ($53,235.00 vs. $44,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at Seattle U than Butler University ($53,235.00 vs. $44,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle University than Butler ($37,103 vs. $40,140)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 7.6% lower than costs at Butler University ($14,748 vs. $15,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle University than Butler University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle University students is 28.6% larger than aid received Butler University ($31,727 vs. $24,662)
Butler vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 17 points higher than at Seattle U (1192)
- Incoming Butler students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Seattle U (27)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Seattle U (3.62)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Seattle U (76%)
Butler vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Seattle U? 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 Seattle U and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Seattle University (72% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Seattle U graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $60,400)
- Seattle University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Seattle U graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seattle U students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/