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IIT Wisconsin Michigan Tech Marquette University Rose-Hulman Purdue UIC ISU Bradley Florida Tech Minnesota Iowa| Milwaukee School of Engineering | Patrick Henry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSOE | PHC | ||
| Location | Milwaukee, WI | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 409 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #243 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msoe.edu | phc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSOE | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,601 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,601 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,494 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,661 | $26,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,850 | $13,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
MSOE | PHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,478 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 3,477 | 179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 57.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1405 | 1233/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MSOE | PHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSOE | PHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
MSOE | PHC | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
MSOE | PHC | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 83% | ||
Campus |
MSOE | PHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 409 students)
MSOE vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSOE or PHC?
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is 57% more expensive to attend than PHC for in-state tuition ($44,601.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57% higher at MSOE than Patrick Henry College ($44,601.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than PHC ($25,661 vs. $26,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 13.4% lower than costs at Milwaukee School of Engineering ($11,020 vs. $12,494)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Patrick Henry College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 135.4% larger than aid received Patrick Henry College ($31,850 vs. $13,531)
MSOE vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSOE or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or MSOE .
- Accepted freshman PHC students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- PHC has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than MSOE (63.5%)
MSOE vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSOE or PHC? 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 PHC and MSOE.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/