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Overview |
Butler | Union University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Butler | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1100/1370 | ||
| 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 | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $256 |
Diversity |
Butler | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Butler | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Union University based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 2,731 students)
Butler vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Union University?
- Butler University is 22.5% more expensive to attend than Union University for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.5% higher at Butler than Union University ($43,470.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union University than Butler ($28,585 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 42.1% lower than costs at Butler University ($10,740 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than Butler University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 10.9% larger than aid received Butler University ($28,520 vs. $25,728)
Butler vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 46 points higher than at Union University (1163)
- Incoming Butler students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Union University (26)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Union University (3.8)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Union University (52.6%)
Butler vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Union 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 Union University and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Union University (72% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $20,200 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $48,200)
- Union University students graduate with a $2,160 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($24,840 vs. $27,000)
- Union University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/