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Overview |
Drury University | MSOE | ||
| Location | Springfield, MO | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,595 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #504 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drury.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drury University | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,500 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,500 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,232 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,996 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,535 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Drury University | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,382 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 1,511 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.4% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1360 | 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 | Aug 30, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Drury University | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drury University | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,400 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,141 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $279 |
Diversity |
Drury University | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Drury University | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Drury 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
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is larger than than Drury University based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 1,595 students)
Drury University vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drury University or MSOE?
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is 37.2% more expensive to attend than Drury University for in-state tuition ($44,601.00 vs. $32,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.2% higher at MSOE than Drury University ($44,601.00 vs. $32,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drury University than MSOE ($20,996 vs. $25,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drury University are 22.1% lower than costs at Milwaukee School of Engineering ($10,232 vs. $12,494)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Drury University as Milwaukee School of Engineering (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 29.8% larger than aid received Drury University ($31,850 vs. $24,535)
Drury University vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drury University or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Drury University .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 63 points higher than at Drury University (1185)
- Incoming MSOE students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Drury University (26)
- Accepted freshman Drury University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- MSOE has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Drury University (63.4%)
Drury University vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drury 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 Drury University.
- The graduation rate at MSOE is higher than Drury University (57% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $33,500 more per year than Drury University graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $35,400)
- Drury University students graduate with a $2,859 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($24,141 vs. $27,000)
- Drury University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drury University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/