Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake IUPUI Xavier Miami Valpo| Butler University | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Butler | WLC | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | wlc.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Butler | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $33,210 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Butler | WLC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1038/1243 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Butler | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Butler | WLC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Butler | WLC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 45% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Butler | WLC | ||
| 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 WLC based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 1,086 students)
Butler vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or WLC?
- Butler University is 30.9% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.9% higher at Butler than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($43,470.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Butler ($22,682 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 34.1% lower than costs at Butler University ($11,380 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Butler University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 11.2% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($25,728 vs. $23,128)
Butler vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 108 points higher than at WLC (1101)
- Incoming Butler students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Butler (82.1%)
Butler vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or WLC? 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 WLC and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (72% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $25,400 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WLC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/