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Overview |
Wooster | MSOE | ||
| Location | Wooster, OH | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,967 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #198 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wooster.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wooster | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,050 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,050 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,976 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,315 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Wooster | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,251 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 4,080 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 19.3% | ||
| 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 | 27/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1450 | 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 15, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wooster | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wooster | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wooster | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Wooster | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Wooster | MSOE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is larger than than Wooster based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 1,967 students)
Wooster vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wooster or MSOE?
- The College of Wooster is 27.9% more expensive to attend than MSOE for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.9% higher at Wooster than Milwaukee School of Engineering ($57,050.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Wooster ($25,661 vs. $28,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 8.1% lower than costs at The College of Wooster ($12,494 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than The College of Wooster (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 32.9% larger than aid received Milwaukee School of Engineering ($42,315 vs. $31,850)
Wooster vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wooster or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Wooster .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 11 points higher than at Wooster (1237)
- Incoming Wooster students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at MSOE (28)
- Accepted freshman Wooster 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 (63.5%) than Wooster (56.3%)
Wooster vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wooster 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 Wooster.
- The graduation rate at Wooster is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (75% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $17,700 more per year than Wooster graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $51,200)
- The College of Wooster students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wooster graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wooster students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/