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Overview |
Butler | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Butler | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Butler | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Butler | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Butler | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Butler | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| 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 University of Scranton based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 4,731 students)
Butler vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or University of Scranton?
- University of Scranton is 14.8% more expensive to attend than Butler for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at University of Scranton than Butler University ($49,912.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Scranton than Butler ($35,526 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Butler University are 8.1% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($15,260 vs. $16,490)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Butler University as University of Scranton (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 17.5% larger than aid received Butler University ($30,218 vs. $25,728)
Butler vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 75 points higher than at University of Scranton (1134)
- Incoming Butler students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Scranton (25)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Butler (82.1%)
Butler vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or University of Scranton? 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 University of Scranton and Butler.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than Butler University (77% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $6,300 more per year than University of Scranton graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $62,100)
- University of Scranton and Butler graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Scranton 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 University of Scranton students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/