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Overview |
Butler | Westminster College | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | New Wilmington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 1,211 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #489 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | westminster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Westminster College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $22,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $30,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Butler | Westminster College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 2,225 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 1,675 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1040/1258 | ||
| 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 | Westminster College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Westminster College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Butler | Westminster College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 15% |
Students |
Butler | Westminster College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Westminster College | ||
| 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 Westminster College based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 1,211 students)
Butler vs. Westminster College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Westminster College?
- Butler University is 14.4% more expensive to attend than Westminster College for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at Butler than Westminster College ($43,470.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westminster College than Butler ($22,645 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 28.2% lower than costs at Butler University ($11,900 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College than Butler University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 17.6% larger than aid received Butler University ($30,252 vs. $25,728)
Butler vs. Westminster College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Westminster College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster College or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 181 points higher than at Westminster College (1028)
- Incoming Butler students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Westminster College (23)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Westminster College (3.57)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Westminster College (75.3%)
Butler vs. Westminster College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Westminster College? 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 Westminster College and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than Butler University (74% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $22,700 more per year than Westminster College graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $45,700)
- Westminster College and Butler graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Westminster 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 Westminster College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/