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IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake IUPUI Xavier Miami Valpo| Butler University | Thomas More University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Butler | Thomas More | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Crestview Hills, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 1,958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #688 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | thomasmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Thomas More | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $34,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $34,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $10,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $21,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $23,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Butler | Thomas More | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 2,751 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1005/1256 | ||
| 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 | Thomas More | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Thomas More | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Butler | Thomas More | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
Butler | Thomas More | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Thomas More | ||
| 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
- Butler University is larger than than Thomas More based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 1,958 students)
Butler vs. Thomas More Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Thomas More?
- Butler University is 27.6% more expensive to attend than Thomas More for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $34,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.6% higher at Butler than Thomas More University ($43,470.00 vs. $34,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas More University than Butler ($21,962 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas More University are 52.4% lower than costs at Butler University ($10,014 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas More University than Butler University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 7.9% larger than aid received Thomas More University ($25,728 vs. $23,834)
Butler vs. Thomas More Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Thomas More? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas More or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 193 points higher than at Thomas More (1016)
- Incoming Butler students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Thomas More (22)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Thomas More (3.35)
- Thomas More has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Butler (82.1%)
Butler vs. Thomas More Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Thomas More? 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 Thomas More and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Thomas More University (72% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $13,900 more per year than Thomas More graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $54,500)
- Thomas More University and Butler graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Thomas More 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 Thomas More students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/