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Overview |
Butler | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 3,920 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #394 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | wit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $38,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $38,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $15,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $37,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $18,237 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Butler | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 5,537 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 5,111 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1120/1340 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Butler | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $62,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Butler | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 12% |
Students |
Butler | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| 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 Wentworth Institute of Technology based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 3,920 students)
Butler vs. Wentworth Institute of Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Wentworth Institute of Technology?
- Butler University is 13.9% more expensive to attend than Wentworth Institute of Technology for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $38,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at Butler than Wentworth Institute of Technology ($43,470.00 vs. $38,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Butler University than Wentworth Institute of Technology ($37,399 vs. $37,901)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Butler University are 1% lower than costs at Wentworth Institute of Technology ($15,260 vs. $15,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wentworth Institute of Technology than Butler University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 41.1% larger than aid received Wentworth Institute of Technology ($25,728 vs. $18,237)
Butler vs. Wentworth Institute of Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Wentworth Institute of Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wentworth Institute of Technology or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 105 points higher than at Wentworth Institute of Technology (1104)
- Incoming Butler students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Wentworth Institute of Technology (25)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Wentworth Institute of Technology (3.39)
- Wentworth Institute of Technology has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Butler (82.1%)
Butler vs. Wentworth Institute of Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Wentworth Institute of Technology? 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 Wentworth Institute of Technology and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Wentworth Institute of Technology (72% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Wentworth Institute of Technology graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $62,300)
- Wentworth Institute of Technology and Butler graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wentworth Institute of Technology 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 Wentworth Institute of Technology 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/