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Butler University vs. University of Notre Dame

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Acceptance Rate and Application Statistics

The following table compares the admission related statistics including number of applicants, admitted, and enrolled between selected colleges. The average acceptance rate of selected colleges is 29.01% and the average admission yield (enrollment rate) is 27.29%.
University of Notre Dame has the tighest (lowest) acceptance rate of 11.27% and University of Notre Dame has the highest yield (enrollment rate) of 61.71% among selected colleges. The numbers in parenthesis() in below table represent the number and rate by gender (men/women). The statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025.
Admission Stats Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name ApplicantsAdmittedEnrolledAcceptance RateEnrollment Rate
Butler University
9,471 (3,909/5,558) 8,058 (3,302/4,752) 1,038 (380/657) 85% (84%/85%) 13% (12%/12%)
University of Notre Dame
29,942 (14,922/15,020) 3,374 (1,736/1,638) 2,082 (1,059/1,023) 11% (12%/11%) 62% (61%/7%)
Average19,707 (9,416/9,416)5,716 (2,519/3,195)1,560 (720/840)29.01% (26.8%/33.9%)27.29% (28.6%/26.3%)

SAT Scores Comparison

The average SAT score of selected colleges is 1385. By subject, the average score of the SAT EBRW(Evidence-based Reading and Writing) is 690 and the average SAT Math score is 695.
University of Notre Dame has the highest SAT scores of 1,520 and Butler University has the lowest SAT scores of 1,250 among selected colleges. The following table compares SAT Scores between selected colleges for the academic year 2024-2025.
SAT Score Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameSubmit%*
(Submit#**)
SAT TotalEvidence-Based Reading and WritingMath
Butler University
35%
(367)
1250630620
University of Notre Dame
33%
(684)
1520750770
Average34.00% 1385690695

*Number of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

**Percent of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

ACT Scores Comparison

The average ACT score of selected colleges is 31. By subject, the average ACT English score is 29 and the ACT math score is 26.
The following table compares ACT Scores between selected colleges for academic year 2024-2025.
ACT Score Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameSubmit%*
(Submit#**)
CompositeEnglishMath
Butler University
19%
(193)
282926
University of Notre Dame
26%
(541)
34
Average22.50% 312926

*Number of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

**Percent of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

Application Requirements

The following table list and compare the requirements when applying selected colleges based on academic year 2024-2025 data.
Application Requirements Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameHS GPAHS RankHS Record Prep. ProgramRec.Compe.SAT/ACTTOEFL
Butler University
✔✓ ✔✔ ✓✓ ✓✔
University of Notre Dame
✓✓ ✔✔ ✔✓ ✓✔

✔: Required △: Considered but not Required ✔: Recommended ✗: Neither Required nor Recommended

  • HS GPA: High School or Secondary School GPA
  • HS Rank: High School or Secondary School Rank
  • HS Record: High School or Secondary School Record
  • Prep. Program: Completion of College Preparatory Program
  • Rec.: Recommendations
  • Comp.: Formal demonstration of competencies (e.g., portfolios, certificates of mastery, assessment instruments)