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Overview |
DePauw | MSOE | ||
| Location | Greencastle, IN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,752 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #99 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depauw.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePauw | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,486 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,067 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
DePauw | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,708 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 3,756 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DePauw | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePauw | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,588 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $279 |
Diversity |
DePauw | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
DePauw | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 38% | ||
Campus |
DePauw | 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 DePauw based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 1,752 students)
DePauw vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePauw or MSOE?
- DePauw University is 22% more expensive to attend than MSOE for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22% higher at DePauw than Milwaukee School of Engineering ($54,400.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than DePauw ($25,661 vs. $29,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 15.3% lower than costs at DePauw University ($12,494 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University as Milwaukee School of Engineering (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 28.9% larger than aid received Milwaukee School of Engineering ($41,067 vs. $31,850)
DePauw vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePauw or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or DePauw .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 40 points higher than at DePauw (1208)
- Incoming MSOE students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at DePauw (27)
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- DePauw has a higher acceptance rate (65.8%) than MSOE (63.5%)
DePauw vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePauw 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 DePauw.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (85% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $7,900 more per year than DePauw graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $61,000)
- DePauw University students graduate with a $1,412 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($25,588 vs. $27,000)
- DePauw graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($264 vs. $279)
- More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePauw students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/