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Overview |
Butler | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 1,299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $42,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $42,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $11,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $22,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $32,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Butler | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 2,998 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1050/1370 | ||
| 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 | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Butler | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Butler | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Wittenberg University | ||
| 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 Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 1,299 students)
Butler vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Wittenberg University?
- Butler University is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Wittenberg University for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $42,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Butler than Wittenberg University ($43,470.00 vs. $42,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than Butler ($22,912 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 35.3% lower than costs at Butler University ($11,280 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Butler University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 26.8% larger than aid received Butler University ($32,632 vs. $25,728)
Butler vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or Butler .
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Wittenberg University (3.6)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Butler (82.1%)
Butler vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Wittenberg 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 Wittenberg University and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Wittenberg University (72% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $22,100 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $46,300)
- Wittenberg University and Butler graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wittenberg University 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 Wittenberg University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/