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IIT Wisconsin Michigan Tech Ohio State Marquette University University of Dayton Rose-Hulman Purdue Otterbein University Miami UIC JCU| Ohio Northern University | Milwaukee School of Engineering | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ONU | MSOE | ||
| Location | Ada, OH | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,015 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #211 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | onu.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
ONU | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,480 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,480 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,398 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,235 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
ONU | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 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 |
ONU | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ONU | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,200 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
ONU | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
ONU | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 38% | ||
Campus |
ONU | MSOE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio Northern University is larger than than MSOE based on total student enrollment (3,015 students vs. 2,729 students)
ONU vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ONU or MSOE?
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is 25.7% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($44,601.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.7% higher at MSOE than Ohio Northern University ($44,601.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than ONU ($25,661 vs. $27,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 3.2% lower than costs at Ohio Northern University ($12,494 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Ohio Northern University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 31.4% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($31,850 vs. $24,235)
ONU vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ONU or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or ONU .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 90 points higher than at ONU (1158)
- Incoming MSOE students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at ONU (26)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- MSOE has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than ONU (54.4%)
ONU vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ONU 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 ONU.
- The graduation rate at ONU is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (65% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $2,300 more per year than MSOE graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $68,900)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering and ONU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering and ONU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ONU 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/