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IIT Trinity SU Baylor Wisconsin Michigan Tech Marquette University Rose-Hulman UT Dallas Purdue University of Dallas UIC| Austin College | Milwaukee School of Engineering | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Austin College | MSOE | ||
| Location | Sherman, TX | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,182 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #188 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | austincollege.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Austin College | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,740 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,740 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,958 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,739 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,033 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Austin College | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,192 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 2,823 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1370 | 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 | Jul 31, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Austin College | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Austin College | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Austin College | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Austin College | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Austin 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 Austin College based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 1,182 students)
Austin College vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Austin College or MSOE?
- Austin College is 0.3% more expensive to attend than MSOE for in-state tuition ($44,740.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at Austin College than Milwaukee School of Engineering ($44,740.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin College than MSOE ($24,739 vs. $25,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 3.7% lower than costs at Austin College ($12,494 vs. $12,958)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Austin College as Milwaukee School of Engineering (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin College students is 3.7% larger than aid received Milwaukee School of Engineering ($33,033 vs. $31,850)
Austin College vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Austin College or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Austin College .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 83 points higher than at Austin College (1165)
- Incoming MSOE students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Austin College (25)
- Accepted freshman MSOE students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Austin College (3.63)
- MSOE has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Austin College (54.4%)
Austin College vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Austin 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 Austin College.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (75% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $14,300 more per year than Austin College graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $54,600)
- Austin College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Austin College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/