Grove City College vs. MSOE

Comparable Facts

Compare Grove City College in Grove City, Pennsylvania with Milwaukee School of Engineering in Milwaukee, WI on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Milwaukee School of Engineering is larger than Grove City College based on total student enrollment (2,953 students vs. 2,383 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Grove City College is located in Grove City, Pennsylvania (Distant Town setting); Milwaukee School of Engineering is in Milwaukee, WI (Large City setting).
• Grove City College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Milwaukee School of Engineering is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Grove City College 13:1; Milwaukee School of Engineering 12:1.

Grove City College vs. MSOE Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Grove City College or MSOE? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grove City College than MSOE ($25,289 vs. $25,669).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grove City College are 12.5% lower than at Milwaukee School of Engineering ($12,230 vs. $13,984).
• Milwaukee School of Engineering is 132.6% more expensive for in-state tuition than Grove City College (about $28,780 more per year; $50,480.00 vs. $21,700.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 132.6% higher at MSOE than at Grove City College (about $28,780 more per year; $50,480.00 vs. $21,700.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than at Grove City College (100% vs. 65%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 320.7% larger than aid received by Grove City College students ($36,997 vs. $8,794).

Grove City College vs. MSOE Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Grove City College or MSOE? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between MSOE and Grove City College.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1280) is 20 points higher than at Grove City College (1260).
• Incoming Grove City College students have the same typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate; 27) as students at MSOE (27).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Grove City College 1141/1388; Milwaukee School of Engineering 1160/1405.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Grove City College 23/31; Milwaukee School of Engineering 24/30.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Grove City College - Test optional; MSOE - Test-free.
• Typical fall application deadline: Grove City College Mar 20, 2027; MSOE Sep 1, 2026.
• Enrolled freshman Grove City College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at MSOE (3.65).
• Grove City College has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than MSOE (58.9%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 37.3% at Grove City College vs. 17.2% at MSOE.

Grove City College vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Grove City College and MSOE? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Milwaukee School of Engineering's six-year graduation rate is 57%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Grove City College.
• Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering have median earnings of about $68,900 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for Grove City College.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.