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IIT Wisconsin Michigan Tech Marquette University Rose-Hulman Centre College Purdue UIC Kentucky ISU Bradley Florida Tech| Transylvania University | Milwaukee School of Engineering | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Transylvania University | MSOE | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #243 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 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 1, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Transylvania University | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | MSOE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or MSOE?
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($44,601.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at MSOE than Transylvania University ($44,601.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Transylvania University ($25,661 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 2% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($12,494 vs. $12,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University as Milwaukee School of Engineering (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 1.6% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($31,850 vs. $31,355)
Transylvania University vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than MSOE (63.5%)
Transylvania University vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University 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 Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (70% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $20,200 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $48,700)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering and Transylvania University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering and Transylvania University 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 Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/