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IU UTC Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake Middle Tennessee State University Tennessee IUPUI| Butler University | Tennessee Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Butler | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Butler | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Butler | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $165 |
Diversity |
Butler | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Butler | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Tennessee Tech | ||
| 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
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than Butler based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 5,525 students)
Butler vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Tennessee Tech?
- Butler University is 410.2% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.3% higher at Butler than Tennessee Technological University ($43,470.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Butler ($15,188 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 45.3% lower than costs at Butler University ($10,502 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Butler University than Tennessee Technological University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 203.7% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($25,728 vs. $8,471)
Butler vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 107 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Incoming Butler students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Tennessee Tech (3.63)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
Butler vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Tennessee Tech? 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 Tennessee Tech and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Tennessee Technological University (72% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $25,000 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/