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Overview |
Cornell College | MSOE | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, IA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #424 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornellcollege.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell College | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,514 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,514 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,872 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,686 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,069 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cornell College | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,057 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 2,425 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 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 |
Cornell College | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell College | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cornell College | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Cornell College | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Cornell College | MSOE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is larger than than Cornell College based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 1,073 students)
Cornell College vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell College or MSOE?
- Cornell College is 8.8% more expensive to attend than MSOE for in-state tuition ($48,514.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at Cornell College than Milwaukee School of Engineering ($48,514.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Cornell College ($25,661 vs. $25,686)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell College are 14.9% lower than costs at Milwaukee School of Engineering ($10,872 vs. $12,494)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College as Milwaukee School of Engineering (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell College students is 19.5% larger than aid received Milwaukee School of Engineering ($38,069 vs. $31,850)
Cornell College vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell College or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Cornell College .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 71 points higher than at Cornell College (1177)
- Incoming MSOE students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Cornell College (26)
- Accepted freshman MSOE students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Cornell College (3.53)
- Cornell College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than MSOE (63.5%)
Cornell College vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell 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 Cornell College.
- The graduation rate at Cornell College is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (70% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $23,500 more per year than Cornell College graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $45,400)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering and Cornell College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering and Cornell College 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 Cornell College 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/