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Overview |
Earlham | MSOE | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #243 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Earlham | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Earlham | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Earlham | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 22% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Earlham | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | 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 Earlham based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 677 students)
Earlham vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or MSOE?
- Earlham College is 10.4% more expensive to attend than MSOE for in-state tuition ($49,218.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Earlham than Milwaukee School of Engineering ($49,218.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Earlham ($25,661 vs. $25,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Earlham College are 0.4% lower than costs at Milwaukee School of Engineering ($12,448 vs. $12,494)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College as Milwaukee School of Engineering (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 17.1% larger than aid received Milwaukee School of Engineering ($37,303 vs. $31,850)
Earlham vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- Earlham has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than MSOE (63.5%)
Earlham vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham 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 Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (66% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $29,800 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $39,100)
- Earlham College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Earlham graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Earlham students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/