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Overview |
MSOE | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Location | Milwaukee, WI | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,834 | 588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #229 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msoe.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSOE | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,385 | $13,256 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,385 | $13,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,562 | $12,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,122 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,412 | $13,604 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 75% |
Admission |
MSOE | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,032 | 1,221 | ||
| Admitted | 3,643 | 877 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.4% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1405 | 1058/1331 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
MSOE | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSOE | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,900 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $208 |
Diversity |
MSOE | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
MSOE | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 17% | ||
Campus |
MSOE | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is larger than than University of Minnesota-Rochester based on total student enrollment (2,834 students vs. 588 students)
MSOE vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSOE or University of Minnesota-Rochester?
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is 249.9% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Rochester for in-state tuition ($46,385.00 vs. $13,256.00)
- Out of state tuition is 249.9% higher at MSOE than University of Minnesota Rochester ($46,385.00 vs. $13,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Rochester than MSOE ($13,840 vs. $26,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 3.4% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Rochester ($12,562 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than University of Minnesota Rochester (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 153% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Rochester ($34,412 vs. $13,604)
MSOE vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSOE or University of Minnesota-Rochester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Rochester or MSOE .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 138 points higher than at University of Minnesota-Rochester (1110)
- Incoming MSOE students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Minnesota-Rochester (24)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester has a higher acceptance rate (71.8%) than MSOE (60.4%)
MSOE vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSOE or University of Minnesota-Rochester? 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 University of Minnesota-Rochester and MSOE.
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $10,700 more per year than University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $58,200)
- University of Minnesota Rochester students graduate with a $6,815 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($20,185 vs. $27,000)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Rochester students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/