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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | MSOE | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 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 |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | 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 | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 1,607 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or MSOE?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 35.3% more expensive to attend than MSOE for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Milwaukee School of Engineering ($60,350.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($25,661 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 35.3% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($12,494 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Hobart William Smith Colleges (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 39.2% larger than aid received Milwaukee School of Engineering ($44,331 vs. $31,850)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman MSOE students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than MSOE (63.5%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (75% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $8,700 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $60,200)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering and Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering and Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSOE students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/