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IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake IUPUI Xavier Miami Valpo| Butler University | Trine University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Butler | Trine University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Angola, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 4,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #772 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | trine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Trine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $34,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $34,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $11,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $24,276 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $24,645 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Butler | Trine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 3,904 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 3,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Butler | Trine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Trine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $260 |
Diversity |
Butler | Trine University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Butler | Trine University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Trine 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 Trine University based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 4,088 students)
Butler vs. Trine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Trine University?
- Butler University is 26.6% more expensive to attend than Trine University for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.6% higher at Butler than Trine University ($43,470.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trine University than Butler ($24,276 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trine University are 28% lower than costs at Butler University ($11,920 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Butler University than Trine University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 4.4% larger than aid received Trine University ($25,728 vs. $24,645)
Butler vs. Trine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Trine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trine University or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 120 points higher than at Trine University (1089)
- Incoming Butler students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Trine University (24)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Trine University (3.51)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Butler (82.1%)
Butler vs. Trine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Trine 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 Trine University and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Trine University (72% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $22,000 more per year than Trine University graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $46,400)
- Trine University students graduate with a $1,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($25,150 vs. $27,000)
- Trine University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($260 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trine University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/