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Overview |
MSOE | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Milwaukee, WI | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #243 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msoe.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSOE | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,601 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,601 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,494 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,661 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,850 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 47% |
Admission |
MSOE | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,478 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 3,477 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1405 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MSOE | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSOE | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,900 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
MSOE | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
MSOE | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 47% | ||
Campus |
MSOE | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than MSOE based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 2,729 students)
MSOE vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSOE or Wisconsin?
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is 381% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($44,601.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at MSOE than University of Wisconsin Madison ($44,601.00 vs. $37,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than MSOE ($13,376 vs. $25,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 3.2% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($12,494 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than University of Wisconsin Madison (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 185.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($31,850 vs. $11,171)
MSOE vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSOE or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or MSOE .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 52 points higher than at MSOE (1248)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at MSOE (28)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- MSOE has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Wisconsin (49.1%)
MSOE vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSOE or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and MSOE.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (82% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $4,100 more per year than Wisconsin graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $64,800)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($22,250 vs. $27,000)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSOE students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/