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Overview |
Butler | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 9,025 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #179 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | stthomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $48,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $48,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $12,587 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $30,137 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $32,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Butler | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 9,481 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 7,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Butler | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Butler | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Butler | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Butler | University of St Thomas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of St Thomas is larger than than Butler based on total student enrollment (9,025 students vs. 5,525 students)
Butler vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or University of St Thomas?
- University of St Thomas is 12.6% more expensive to attend than Butler for in-state tuition ($48,930.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at University of St Thomas than Butler University ($48,930.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than Butler ($30,137 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 21.2% lower than costs at Butler University ($12,587 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Butler University than University of St Thomas (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 25.5% larger than aid received Butler University ($32,284 vs. $25,728)
Butler vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 7 points higher than at University of St Thomas (1202)
- Incoming Butler students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of St Thomas (27)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at University of St Thomas (3.63)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than University of St Thomas (77%)
Butler vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or University of St Thomas? 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 St Thomas and Butler.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than Butler University (74% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $6,400 more per year than University of St Thomas graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $62,000)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/