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Overview |
Butler | UC | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 41,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #413 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $11,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $26,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $20,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $8,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 64% |
Admission |
Butler | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 25,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Butler | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Butler | UC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Butler | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Butler | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Butler based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 5,525 students)
Butler vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or UC?
- Butler University is 278.1% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $11,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.8% higher at Butler than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($43,470.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Butler ($20,149 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 18.7% lower than costs at Butler University ($12,852 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Butler University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (98% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 194.6% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($25,728 vs. $8,733)
Butler vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 44 points higher than at UC (1165)
- Incoming Butler students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UC (26)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at UC (3.69)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Butler (82.1%)
Butler vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or UC? 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 UC and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (72% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $22,800 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $45,600)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- UC graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/