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IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Westmont College Loyola Biola University Bradley Drake USD Pepperdine| Point Loma Nazarene University | Butler University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PLNU | Butler | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,319 | 5,525 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #292 | #210 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | butler.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | Butler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $43,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $43,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $15,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,933 | $37,399 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,422 | $25,728 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
PLNU | Butler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,149 | 13,386 | ||
| Admitted | 2,580 | 10,985 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 82.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1350 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
PLNU | Butler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | Butler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $68,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
PLNU | Butler | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
PLNU | Butler | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 53% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | Butler | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 PLNU based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 4,319 students)
PLNU vs. Butler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or Butler?
- Butler University is 7.6% more expensive to attend than PLNU for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Butler than Point Loma Nazarene University ($43,470.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Point Loma Nazarene University than Butler ($34,933 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 29.3% lower than costs at Butler University ($11,800 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University than Butler University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 32.5% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($25,728 vs. $19,422)
PLNU vs. Butler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU or Butler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Butler or PLNU .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 61 points higher than at PLNU (1148)
- Incoming Butler students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at PLNU (26)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at PLNU (3.65)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than PLNU (81.9%)
PLNU vs. Butler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU or Butler? 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 Butler and PLNU.
- The graduation rate at PLNU is the same as at Butler University (72% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $14,900 more per year than PLNU graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $53,500)
- Point Loma Nazarene University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PLNU 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 PLNU 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/