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IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake IUPUI Xavier Miami Valpo| Butler University | Washington & Jefferson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Butler | W&J | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Butler | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Butler | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Butler | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Butler | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Butler University is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 1,151 students)
Butler vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 14.1% more expensive to attend than Butler for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at W&J than Butler University ($49,612.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Butler ($25,636 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 12.8% lower than costs at Butler University ($13,524 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Butler University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 51.4% larger than aid received Butler University ($38,963 vs. $25,728)
Butler vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Butler .
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Butler (82.1%)
Butler vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or W&J? 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 W&J and Butler.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Butler University (74% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $11,500 more per year than W&J graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $56,900)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Butler graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Washington & Jefferson College 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 W&J students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/