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Overview |
Butler | Suffolk University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 6,734 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #450 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | suffolk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Suffolk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $42,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $42,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $18,482 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $32,270 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $27,856 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Butler | Suffolk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 9,699 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 8,418 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1080/1300 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Butler | Suffolk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Suffolk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $59,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Butler | Suffolk University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Butler | Suffolk University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Suffolk 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
- Suffolk University is larger than than Butler based on total student enrollment (6,734 students vs. 5,525 students)
Butler vs. Suffolk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Suffolk University?
- Butler University is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Suffolk University for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $42,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Butler than Suffolk University ($43,470.00 vs. $42,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Suffolk University than Butler ($32,270 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Butler University are 21.1% lower than costs at Suffolk University ($15,260 vs. $18,482)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Butler University than Suffolk University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Suffolk University students is 8.3% larger than aid received Butler University ($27,856 vs. $25,728)
Butler vs. Suffolk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Suffolk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Suffolk University or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 185 points higher than at Suffolk University (1024)
- Incoming Butler students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Suffolk University (23)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Suffolk University (3.33)
- Suffolk University has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Butler (82.1%)
Butler vs. Suffolk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Suffolk 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 Suffolk University and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Suffolk University (72% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Suffolk University graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $59,100)
- Suffolk University and Butler graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Suffolk University and Butler graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Suffolk University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/