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IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake IUPUI Xavier Miami Valpo| Butler University | University of Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Butler | Umary | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Bismarck, ND | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 3,652 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #438 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | umary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Umary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $18,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $18,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $8,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $18,369 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $13,371 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Butler | Umary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 1,499 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 1,220 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 37.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1096/1320 | ||
| 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 | Sep 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Butler | Umary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Umary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $51,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Butler | Umary | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Butler | Umary | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Umary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Umary based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 3,652 students)
Butler vs. Umary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Umary?
- Butler University is 132.3% more expensive to attend than Umary for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $18,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.3% higher at Butler than University of Mary ($43,470.00 vs. $18,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary than Butler ($18,369 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary are 85.6% lower than costs at Butler University ($8,220 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary than Butler University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 92.4% larger than aid received University of Mary ($25,728 vs. $13,371)
Butler vs. Umary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Umary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Umary or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 143 points higher than at Umary (1066)
- Incoming Butler students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Umary (23)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Umary (3.37)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Umary (81.4%)
Butler vs. Umary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Umary? 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 Umary and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than University of Mary (72% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $16,500 more per year than Umary graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $51,900)
- University of Mary students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Umary graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Umary students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/