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Overview |
Michigan Tech | MSOE | ||
| Location | Houghton, MI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,063 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #293 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtu.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan Tech | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,296 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,256 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,058 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,235 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,114 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan Tech | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,893 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 7,394 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Michigan Tech | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan Tech | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,000 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
Michigan Tech | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 70% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Michigan Tech | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Michigan Tech | MSOE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan Technological University is larger than than MSOE based on total student enrollment (7,063 students vs. 2,729 students)
Michigan Tech vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan Tech or MSOE?
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is 157.9% more expensive to attend than Michigan Tech for in-state tuition ($44,601.00 vs. $17,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at MSOE than Michigan Technological University ($44,601.00 vs. $39,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan Technological University than MSOE ($18,235 vs. $25,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan Technological University are 3.6% lower than costs at Milwaukee School of Engineering ($12,058 vs. $12,494)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University as Milwaukee School of Engineering (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 97.7% larger than aid received Michigan Technological University ($31,850 vs. $16,114)
Michigan Tech vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan Tech or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Michigan Tech .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 41 points higher than at Michigan Tech (1207)
- Incoming MSOE students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Michigan Tech (27)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than MSOE (63.5%)
Michigan Tech vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan Tech 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 Michigan Tech.
- The graduation rate at Michigan Tech is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (65% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $2,900 more per year than Michigan Tech graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $66,000)
- Michigan Technological University students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($26,900 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan Tech 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 Michigan Tech students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/