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Overview |
Wheaton College | Butler | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,885 | 5,525 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | #210 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | butler.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Butler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,990 | $43,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,990 | $43,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $15,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,961 | $37,399 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,272 | $25,728 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Butler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,893 | 13,386 | ||
| Admitted | 1,674 | 10,985 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 82.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/33 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Butler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Butler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $68,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Butler | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Butler | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Butler | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Butler University is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 2,885 students)
Wheaton College vs. Butler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Butler?
- Butler University is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Butler than Wheaton College ($43,470.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than Butler ($29,961 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 30.5% lower than costs at Butler University ($11,690 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Butler University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 6% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($25,728 vs. $24,272)
Wheaton College vs. Butler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Butler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Butler or Wheaton College .
- The average SAT score at Wheaton College (1314) is 105 points higher than at Butler (1209)
- Incoming Wheaton College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Butler (28)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Wheaton College (3.75)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Butler (82.1%)
Wheaton College vs. Butler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College 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 Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Butler University (87% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $14,100 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $54,300)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Butler students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/