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IIT Wisconsin Michigan Tech Marquette University Rose-Hulman Purdue UIC ISU Bradley Florida Tech Minnesota Iowa| Hillsdale College | Milwaukee School of Engineering | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hillsdale College | MSOE | ||
| Location | Hillsdale, Michigan | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,678 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #243 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hillsdale.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hillsdale College | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,590 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,590 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,196 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,093 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Hillsdale College | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,017 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 621 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 20.6% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 62.3% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 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 15, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Hillsdale College | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hillsdale College | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Hillsdale College | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Hillsdale College | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Hillsdale College | MSOE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is larger than than Hillsdale College based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 1,678 students)
Hillsdale College vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hillsdale College or MSOE?
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is 50.7% more expensive to attend than Hillsdale College for in-state tuition ($44,601.00 vs. $29,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.7% higher at MSOE than Hillsdale College ($44,601.00 vs. $29,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hillsdale College than MSOE ($24,196 vs. $25,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 0% lower than costs at Hillsdale College ($12,494 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Hillsdale College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 51% larger than aid received Hillsdale College ($31,850 vs. $21,093)
Hillsdale College vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hillsdale College or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Hillsdale College .
- Accepted freshman Hillsdale College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- MSOE has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Hillsdale College (20.6%)
Hillsdale College vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hillsdale College 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 Hillsdale College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/