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Overview |
Carroll University | MSOE | ||
| Location | Waukesha, WI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,283 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #534 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carrollu.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carroll University | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,360 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,360 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,564 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,485 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,933 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Carroll University | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,728 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 3,411 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.1% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1340 | 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 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Carroll University | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carroll University | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Carroll University | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Carroll University | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Carroll University | MSOE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carroll University is larger than than MSOE based on total student enrollment (3,283 students vs. 2,729 students)
Carroll University vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carroll University or MSOE?
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is 26.1% more expensive to attend than Carroll University for in-state tuition ($44,601.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.1% higher at MSOE than Carroll University ($44,601.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carroll University than MSOE ($25,485 vs. $25,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll University are 8% lower than costs at Milwaukee School of Engineering ($11,564 vs. $12,494)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Carroll University as Milwaukee School of Engineering (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 33.1% larger than aid received Carroll University ($31,850 vs. $23,933)
Carroll University vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carroll University or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Carroll University .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 161 points higher than at Carroll University (1087)
- Incoming MSOE students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Carroll University (24)
- Accepted freshman MSOE students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- Carroll University has a higher acceptance rate (72.1%) than MSOE (63.5%)
Carroll University vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carroll University 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 Carroll University.
- The graduation rate at Carroll University is the same as at Milwaukee School of Engineering (57% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $24,700 more per year than Carroll University graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $44,200)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering and Carroll University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering and Carroll University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carroll University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/