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Overview |
JCU | MSOE | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,773 | 2,834 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #247 | #229 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,300 | $46,385 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,300 | $46,385 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,160 | $12,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $26,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,359 | $34,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
JCU | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,238 | 6,032 | ||
| Admitted | 3,437 | 3,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 60.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1350 | 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 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
JCU | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCU | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
JCU | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 41% | ||
Campus |
JCU | 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (2,834 students vs. 2,773 students)
JCU vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or MSOE?
- John Carroll University is 2% more expensive to attend than MSOE for in-state tuition ($47,300.00 vs. $46,385.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at JCU than Milwaukee School of Engineering ($47,300.00 vs. $46,385.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than JCU ($26,122 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 12.7% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($12,562 vs. $14,160)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University as Milwaukee School of Engineering (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 6.3% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($34,412 vs. $32,359)
JCU vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or JCU .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 121 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming MSOE students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than MSOE (60.4%)
JCU vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (71% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $11,300 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $57,600)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/