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Overview |
Thomas Aquinas College | MSOE | ||
| Location | Santa Paula, CA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 516 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #243 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasaquinas.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas Aquinas College | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,900 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,217 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,211 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas Aquinas College | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 262 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 222 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 62.6% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1160/1405 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Thomas Aquinas College | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas Aquinas College | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $279 |
Diversity |
Thomas Aquinas College | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Thomas Aquinas College | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Thomas Aquinas College | 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
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is larger than than Thomas Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 516 students)
Thomas Aquinas College vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas Aquinas College or MSOE?
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is 65.2% more expensive to attend than Thomas Aquinas College for in-state tuition ($44,601.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.2% higher at MSOE than Thomas Aquinas College ($44,601.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Aquinas College than MSOE ($24,217 vs. $25,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Aquinas College are 26.2% lower than costs at Milwaukee School of Engineering ($9,900 vs. $12,494)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Thomas Aquinas College (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 124.1% larger than aid received Thomas Aquinas College ($31,850 vs. $14,211)
Thomas Aquinas College vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas Aquinas College or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Thomas Aquinas College .
- The average SAT score at Thomas Aquinas College (1280) is 32 points higher than at MSOE (1248)
- Incoming Thomas Aquinas College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at MSOE (28)
- Accepted freshman Thomas Aquinas College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- Thomas Aquinas College has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than MSOE (63.5%)
Thomas Aquinas College vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas Aquinas College 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 Thomas Aquinas College.
- The graduation rate at Thomas Aquinas College is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (69% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $23,200 more per year than Thomas Aquinas College graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $45,700)
- Thomas Aquinas College students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($17,000 vs. $27,000)
- Thomas Aquinas College graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($175 vs. $279)
- More Thomas Aquinas College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSOE students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/