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Auburn Alabama Kentucky Clemson IU Ole Miss Purdue UofSC DePauw Marquette University Florida State University of Dayton| Butler University | The University of Tennessee | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Butler | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
Butler | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Butler | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Butler | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Butler | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Butler based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 5,525 students)
Butler vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Tennessee?
- Butler University is 283.6% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.2% higher at Butler than The University of Tennessee ($43,470.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee than Butler ($21,880 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 25.6% lower than costs at Butler University ($12,150 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Butler University than The University of Tennessee (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 142.9% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($25,728 vs. $10,593)
Butler vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or Butler .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 5 points higher than at Butler (1209)
- Incoming Butler students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Tennessee (27)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Tennessee (3.66)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Tennessee (68.4%)
Butler vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Tennessee? 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 and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than The University of Tennessee (72% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $12,100 more per year than Tennessee graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $56,300)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/