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Overview |
Allegheny College | MSOE | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,950 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,950 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,719 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,599 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,148 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 2,889 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1114/1372 | 1160/1405 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Allegheny College | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Allegheny College | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | MSOE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 1,353 students)
Allegheny College vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or MSOE?
- Allegheny College is 18.7% more expensive to attend than MSOE for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at Allegheny College than Milwaukee School of Engineering ($52,950.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Allegheny College ($25,661 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 10.4% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($12,494 vs. $13,796)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College as Milwaukee School of Engineering (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 33.7% larger than aid received Milwaukee School of Engineering ($42,599 vs. $31,850)
Allegheny College vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman MSOE students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Allegheny College has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than MSOE (63.5%)
Allegheny College vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or MSOE? 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 MSOE and Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (80% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $13,700 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $55,200)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- MSOE graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allegheny College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/