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Overview |
DePaul | MSOE | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 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 1, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DePaul | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $279 |
Diversity |
DePaul | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
DePaul | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 38% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | 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
- DePaul University is larger than than MSOE based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 2,729 students)
DePaul vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or MSOE?
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is 5.7% more expensive to attend than DePaul for in-state tuition ($44,601.00 vs. $42,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at MSOE than DePaul University ($44,601.00 vs. $42,189.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than DePaul ($25,661 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 28.6% lower than costs at DePaul University ($12,494 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 22.5% larger than aid received DePaul University ($31,850 vs. $26,004)
DePaul vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- DePaul has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than MSOE (63.5%)
DePaul vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul 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 DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (66% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $12,000 more per year than DePaul graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $56,900)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $3,668 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($23,332 vs. $27,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/