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Overview |
Lawrence | MSOE | ||
| Location | Appleton, WI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,426 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #207 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lawrence.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lawrence | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,667 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,667 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,520 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,368 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,089 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lawrence | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,943 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 2,127 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 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 | 1210/1460 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Lawrence | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lawrence | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,350 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $282 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lawrence | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Lawrence | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Lawrence | 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 Lawrence based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 1,426 students)
Lawrence vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lawrence or MSOE?
- Lawrence University is 20.3% more expensive to attend than MSOE for in-state tuition ($53,667.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at Lawrence than Milwaukee School of Engineering ($53,667.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Lawrence ($25,661 vs. $26,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 8.5% lower than costs at Milwaukee School of Engineering ($11,520 vs. $12,494)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University as Milwaukee School of Engineering (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 25.9% larger than aid received Milwaukee School of Engineering ($40,089 vs. $31,850)
Lawrence vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lawrence or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Lawrence .
- Accepted freshman MSOE students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than MSOE (63.5%)
Lawrence vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lawrence 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 Lawrence.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (77% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $23,300 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $45,600)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering students graduate with a $350 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,350)
- MSOE graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($279 vs. $282)
- More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/