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Overview |
Stetson University | Butler | ||
| Location | DeLand, FL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,928 | 5,525 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #462 | #210 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stetson.edu | butler.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stetson University | Butler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,960 | $43,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,960 | $43,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $15,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,756 | $37,399 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,150 | $25,728 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Stetson University | Butler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,344 | 13,386 | ||
| Admitted | 6,889 | 10,985 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 82.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.7% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1305 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Stetson University | Butler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stetson University | Butler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $68,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Stetson University | Butler | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Stetson University | Butler | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Stetson University | Butler | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Butler University is larger than than Stetson University based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 3,928 students)
Stetson University vs. Butler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stetson University or Butler?
- Stetson University is 19.5% more expensive to attend than Butler for in-state tuition ($51,960.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.5% higher at Stetson University than Butler University ($51,960.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stetson University than Butler ($25,756 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Butler University are 0.2% lower than costs at Stetson University ($15,260 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University than Butler University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 63.8% larger than aid received Butler University ($42,150 vs. $25,728)
Stetson University vs. Butler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stetson University or Butler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Butler or Stetson University .
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Stetson University (3.69)
- Stetson University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Butler (82.1%)
Stetson University vs. Butler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stetson University 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 Stetson University.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Stetson University (72% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $23,000 more per year than Stetson University graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $45,400)
- Butler University and Stetson University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Butler University and Stetson University 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 Stetson University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/