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Overview |
UChicago | Butler | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,339 | 5,763 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #8 | #201 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uchicago.edu | butler.edu | ||
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Costs |
UChicago | Butler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,801 | $44,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,801 | $44,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,221 | $15,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,979 | $40,140 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $58,877 | $24,662 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 97% |
Admission |
UChicago | Butler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,631 | 9,431 | ||
| Admitted | 1,849 | 8,098 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 4.8% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 87.9% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1510/1570 | 1180/1360 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
UChicago | Butler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UChicago | Butler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,500 | $68,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
UChicago | Butler | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
UChicago | Butler | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 48% | ||
Campus |
UChicago | Butler | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Chicago is larger than than Butler based on total student enrollment (18,339 students vs. 5,763 students)
UChicago vs. Butler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UChicago or Butler?
- University of Chicago is 41.8% more expensive to attend than Butler for in-state tuition ($63,801.00 vs. $44,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.8% higher at UChicago than Butler University ($63,801.00 vs. $44,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Chicago than Butler ($27,979 vs. $40,140)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Butler University are 21.1% lower than costs at University of Chicago ($15,870 vs. $19,221)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Butler University than University of Chicago (97% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Chicago students is 138.7% larger than aid received Butler University ($58,877 vs. $24,662)
UChicago vs. Butler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UChicago or Butler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Butler or UChicago .
- The average SAT score at University of Chicago (1506) is 297 points higher than at Butler (1209)
- Incoming UChicago students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Butler (28)
- Accepted freshman UChicago students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Butler (3.92)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than UChicago (4.8%)
UChicago vs. Butler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UChicago 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 UChicago.
- The graduation rate at UChicago is higher than Butler University (92% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from University of Chicago earn on average $30,100 more per year than Butler graduates after ten years. ($98,500 vs. $68,400)
- University of Chicago students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- UChicago graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More UChicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Butler students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/