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IIT Kentucky Wisconsin Michigan Tech Marquette University University of Toledo Rose-Hulman Purdue Eastern Murray State University UIC WKU| Northern Kentucky University | Milwaukee School of Engineering | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | MSOE | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
NKU | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 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 | Aug 15, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NKU | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
NKU | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
NKU | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 38% | ||
Campus |
NKU | MSOE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than MSOE based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 2,729 students)
NKU vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or MSOE?
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is 336.9% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($44,601.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.9% higher at MSOE than Northern Kentucky University ($44,601.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than MSOE ($7,259 vs. $25,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 11.1% lower than costs at Milwaukee School of Engineering ($11,248 vs. $12,494)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University as Milwaukee School of Engineering (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 182.5% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($31,850 vs. $11,275)
NKU vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 180 points higher than at NKU (1068)
- Incoming MSOE students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at NKU (23)
- Accepted freshman MSOE students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than MSOE (63.5%)
NKU vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU 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 NKU.
- The graduation rate at MSOE is higher than Northern Kentucky University (57% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $29,200 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,050 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($24,950 vs. $27,000)
- NKU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/