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Butler University vs Trine University

Butler University is harder to get into (82% vs 86% admitted), but students with aid paid less there on average: $19,748 vs $37,499 a year.

Highlighted = the better number: lower price or debt, higher rate or pay.

Getting in
MeasureButler UniversityTrine University
Admit rate 82% 86%
SAT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) 1163–1330 —
ACT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) 26–31 —
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Next deadline Not checked yet Not checked yet
Cost
MeasureButler UniversityTrine University
Sticker price per year $68,403 $52,579
Average paid after grants $37,499 $19,748
What families with aid paid, by income
MeasureButler UniversityTrine University
Under $30,000 $30,817 $24,925
$30,000–$48,000 $29,151 $18,489
$48,000–$75,000 $32,800 $18,540
$75,000–$110,000 $38,123 $22,892
Over $110,000 $43,200 $16,985
After you start
MeasureButler UniversityTrine University
Undergrads 4,317 2,324
Graduate within 6 years 80% 68%
Come back for year two 88% 80%
Median earnings 10 years after starting $83,535 $65,360
Median debt at graduation $22,500 $25,500

Highlighted only when the gap is at least 5%. "Average paid" is what students who got federal aid paid per year after grants, not a price quote. How we get our numbers

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