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Miami Michigan Wisconsin Pitt Purdue NC State Clemson Maryland Minnesota Penn State Ohio University Georgia| Ohio State University | Milwaukee School of Engineering | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio State | MSOE | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 60,046 | 2,834 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #139 | #229 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,826 | $46,385 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,332 | $46,385 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,272 | $12,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,575 | $26,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,791 | $34,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 100% |
Admission |
Ohio State | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 70,028 | 6,032 | ||
| Admitted | 35,588 | 3,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.8% | 60.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1480 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ohio State | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Ohio State | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | 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 State University is larger than than MSOE based on total student enrollment (60,046 students vs. 2,834 students)
Ohio State vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or MSOE?
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is 292.2% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($46,385.00 vs. $11,826.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at MSOE than Ohio State University ($46,385.00 vs. $37,332.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than MSOE ($19,575 vs. $26,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 13.6% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($12,562 vs. $14,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Ohio State University (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 191.8% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($34,412 vs. $11,791)
Ohio State vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Ohio State .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 47 points higher than at MSOE (1248)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at MSOE (28)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- MSOE has a higher acceptance rate (60.4%) than Ohio State (50.8%)
Ohio State vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio State 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 Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (80% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $18,300 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $50,600)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/