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Overview |
Oberlin | MSOE | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,992 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oberlin | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,106 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,106 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,390 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,462 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,040 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Oberlin | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,066 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 3,859 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1530 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Oberlin | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oberlin | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oberlin | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Oberlin | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | MSOE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oberlin College is larger than than MSOE based on total student enrollment (2,992 students vs. 2,729 students)
Oberlin vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or MSOE?
- Oberlin College is 37% more expensive to attend than MSOE for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37% higher at Oberlin than Milwaukee School of Engineering ($61,106.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Oberlin ($25,661 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 47.2% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($12,494 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Oberlin College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 10% larger than aid received Milwaukee School of Engineering ($35,040 vs. $31,850)
Oberlin vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Oberlin .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 109 points higher than at MSOE (1248)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at MSOE (28)
- Accepted freshman Oberlin students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- MSOE has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Oberlin vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin 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 Oberlin.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (88% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $25,000 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $43,900)
- Oberlin College students graduate with a $421 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($26,579 vs. $27,000)
- Oberlin graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oberlin students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/