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Overview |
Butler | Tulsa University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 3,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #158 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | utulsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Tulsa University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $45,566 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $45,566 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $11,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $28,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $36,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Butler | Tulsa University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 12,042 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 8,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 69.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1078/1350 | ||
| 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 | Tulsa University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Tulsa University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,986 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Butler | Tulsa University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Butler | Tulsa University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Tulsa University | ||
| 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
- Butler University is larger than than Tulsa University based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 3,769 students)
Butler vs. Tulsa University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Tulsa University?
- University of Tulsa is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Butler for in-state tuition ($45,566.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at Tulsa University than Butler University ($45,566.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Tulsa than Butler ($28,087 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Tulsa are 33.6% lower than costs at Butler University ($11,426 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Tulsa than Butler University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Tulsa students is 43.3% larger than aid received Butler University ($36,877 vs. $25,728)
Butler vs. Tulsa University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Tulsa University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulsa University or Butler .
- The average SAT score at University of Tulsa (1295) is 86 points higher than at Butler (1209)
- Incoming Tulsa University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Butler (28)
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Butler (3.92)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Tulsa University (69.2%)
Butler vs. Tulsa University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Tulsa 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 Tulsa University and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than University of Tulsa (72% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $9,200 more per year than Tulsa University graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $59,200)
- University of Tulsa students graduate with a $14 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($26,986 vs. $27,000)
- University of Tulsa 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 Tulsa University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/