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IIT Wisconsin Michigan Tech Marquette University Rose-Hulman Purdue UIC ISU Bradley Florida Tech Minnesota Iowa| Milwaukee School of Engineering | Northland College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSOE | Northland College | ||
| Location | Milwaukee, WI | Ashland, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,834 | 485 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #229 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msoe.edu | northland.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSOE | Northland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,385 | $40,910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,385 | $40,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,562 | $11,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,122 | $24,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,412 | $30,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MSOE | Northland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,032 | 894 | ||
| Admitted | 3,643 | 642 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.4% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1405 | 1096/1318 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MSOE | Northland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSOE | Northland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,900 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
MSOE | Northland College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
MSOE | Northland College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 50% | ||
Campus |
MSOE | Northland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is larger than than Northland College based on total student enrollment (2,834 students vs. 485 students)
MSOE vs. Northland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSOE or Northland College?
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is 13.4% more expensive to attend than Northland College for in-state tuition ($46,385.00 vs. $40,910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at MSOE than Northland College ($46,385.00 vs. $40,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northland College than MSOE ($24,020 vs. $26,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northland College are 13.2% lower than costs at Milwaukee School of Engineering ($11,100 vs. $12,562)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering as Northland College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 13.4% larger than aid received Northland College ($34,412 vs. $30,355)
MSOE vs. Northland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSOE or Northland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northland College or MSOE .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 130 points higher than at Northland College (1118)
- Incoming MSOE students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Northland College (25)
- Accepted freshman MSOE students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Northland College (3.3)
- Northland College has a higher acceptance rate (71.8%) than MSOE (60.4%)
MSOE vs. Northland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSOE or Northland College? 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 Northland College and MSOE.
- The graduation rate at MSOE is higher than Northland College (57% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $34,000 more per year than Northland College graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $34,900)
- Northland College students graduate with a $57 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($26,943 vs. $27,000)
- Northland College 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 Northland College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/