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IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake Memphis IUPUI Xavier Miami| Butler University | The University of Tennessee Martin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Butler | UT Martin | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Martin, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 6,868 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #776 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | utm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | UT Martin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $8,378 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $14,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $7,082 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $12,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $9,261 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Butler | UT Martin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 5,502 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 4,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Butler | UT Martin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | UT Martin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Butler | UT Martin | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Butler | UT Martin | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Butler | UT Martin | ||
| 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
- The University of Tennessee Martin is larger than than Butler based on total student enrollment (6,868 students vs. 5,525 students)
Butler vs. UT Martin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or UT Martin?
- Butler University is 418.9% more expensive to attend than UT Martin for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $8,378.00)
- Out of state tuition is 201.5% higher at Butler than The University of Tennessee Martin ($43,470.00 vs. $14,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee Martin than Butler ($12,619 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee Martin are 115.5% lower than costs at Butler University ($7,082 vs. $15,260)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Butler University as The University of Tennessee Martin (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 177.8% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee Martin ($25,728 vs. $9,261)
Butler vs. UT Martin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or UT Martin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Martin or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 159 points higher than at UT Martin (1050)
- Incoming Butler students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UT Martin (23)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at UT Martin (3.6)
- UT Martin has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Butler (82.1%)
Butler vs. UT Martin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or UT Martin? 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 UT Martin and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than The University of Tennessee Martin (72% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $29,300 more per year than UT Martin graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $39,100)
- The University of Tennessee Martin students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- UT Martin graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Martin students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/