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Overview |
Cedarville University | MSOE | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,374 | 2,834 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #331 | #229 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,878 | $46,385 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,878 | $46,385 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,094 | $12,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,047 | $26,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,938 | $34,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,382 | 6,032 | ||
| Admitted | 3,381 | 3,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 60.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1360 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Cedarville University | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Cedarville University | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville 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
- Cedarville University is larger than than MSOE based on total student enrollment (5,374 students vs. 2,834 students)
Cedarville University vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or MSOE?
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is 29.3% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($46,385.00 vs. $35,878.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.3% higher at MSOE than Cedarville University ($46,385.00 vs. $35,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Cedarville University ($26,122 vs. $27,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 38.1% lower than costs at Milwaukee School of Engineering ($9,094 vs. $12,562)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University as Milwaukee School of Engineering (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 72.6% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($34,412 vs. $19,938)
Cedarville University vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 79 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming MSOE students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than MSOE (60.4%)
Cedarville University vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville 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 Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (68% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $23,000 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSOE students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/