If you: 1  are in receipt of a campaign badge for service during a war or in a campaign or expedition; OR. 2  are a disabled veteran, OR. 3  are in receipt of an Armed forces Service Medal for participation in a military operation, OR.  are a recently separated veteran (within the last 3 years), AND.
After five years in development, Butler University opened on November 1, 1855, as North Western Christian University at 13th Street and College Avenue on Indianapolis' near north-side at the eastern edge of the present Old Northside Historic District.
Of these 2 colleges: 1  Butler University is a Slightly Larger School: (4,797 vs. 2,094 Total Students) 2  Butler University is Significantly More Difficult to Get In: (70.4% vs. 91.3% Acceptance Rate) 3  Notre Dame College Offers Considerably Cheaper Tuition: ($27,520 USD vs. $37,010 USD Tuition)