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IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake IUPUI Xavier Miami Valpo| Butler University | Thomas Jefferson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Butler | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Butler | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Butler | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $129 |
Diversity |
Butler | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Butler | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Butler based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 5,525 students)
Butler vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Jefferson?
- Butler University is 0.9% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at Butler than Thomas Jefferson University ($43,470.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than Butler ($28,110 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 3.7% lower than costs at Butler University ($14,715 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Butler University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 26.3% larger than aid received Butler University ($32,486 vs. $25,728)
Butler vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Butler .
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Butler (82.1%)
Butler vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Butler.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $54,500 more per year than Butler graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $68,400)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($12,500 vs. $27,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($129 vs. $279)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Butler students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/