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Overview |
Butler | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 979 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $12,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $25,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $31,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Butler | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 1,781 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1120/1360 | ||
| 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 | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Butler | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Butler | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Transylvania University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Butler University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 979 students)
Butler vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Transylvania University?
- Butler University is 3.7% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Butler than Transylvania University ($43,470.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than Butler ($25,767 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 19.7% lower than costs at Butler University ($12,750 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Butler University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 21.9% larger than aid received Butler University ($31,355 vs. $25,728)
Butler vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or Butler .
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Transylvania University (3.77)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Butler (82.1%)
Butler vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Transylvania University? 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 Transylvania University and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Transylvania University (72% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $19,700 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $48,700)
- Transylvania University and Butler graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Transylvania 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 Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/