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Overview |
Loyola | MSOE | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,899 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,520 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,511 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,796 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Loyola | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,909 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 32,379 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1370 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Loyola | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Loyola | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Loyola | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | 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
- Loyola University Chicago is larger than than MSOE based on total student enrollment (16,899 students vs. 2,729 students)
Loyola vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or MSOE?
- Loyola University Chicago is 7.8% more expensive to attend than MSOE for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Loyola than Milwaukee School of Engineering ($48,100.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Loyola ($25,661 vs. $37,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 24.2% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($12,494 vs. $15,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Loyola University Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 18.9% larger than aid received Loyola University Chicago ($31,850 vs. $26,796)
Loyola vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 53 points higher than at Loyola (1195)
- Incoming MSOE students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Loyola (27)
- Accepted freshman Loyola students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- Loyola has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than MSOE (63.5%)
Loyola vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola 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 Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Loyola is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (70% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $9,100 more per year than Loyola graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $59,800)
- Loyola University Chicago students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Loyola graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola 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/