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IIT UT Dallas Baylor Wisconsin Michigan Tech Marquette University Rose-Hulman Purdue Austin College UIC SU UNT| University of Dallas | Milwaukee School of Engineering | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Dallas | MSOE | ||
| Location | Irving, TX | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,328 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #239 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udallas.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dallas | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,630 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,630 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,810 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,250 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,231 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Dallas | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,307 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 2,528 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1400 | 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 |
University of Dallas | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dallas | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Dallas | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
University of Dallas | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 38% | ||
Campus |
University of Dallas | 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 University of Dallas based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 2,328 students)
University of Dallas vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dallas or MSOE?
- University of Dallas is 0.1% more expensive to attend than MSOE for in-state tuition ($44,630.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at University of Dallas than Milwaukee School of Engineering ($44,630.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than University of Dallas ($25,661 vs. $27,250)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 10.5% lower than costs at University of Dallas ($12,494 vs. $13,810)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Dallas as Milwaukee School of Engineering (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dallas students is 13.8% larger than aid received Milwaukee School of Engineering ($36,231 vs. $31,850)
University of Dallas vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dallas or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or University of Dallas .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 31 points higher than at University of Dallas (1217)
- Incoming MSOE students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Dallas (27)
- Accepted freshman University of Dallas students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- MSOE has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than University of Dallas (58.7%)
University of Dallas vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dallas 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 University of Dallas.
- The graduation rate at University of Dallas is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (73% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $20,900 more per year than University of Dallas graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $48,000)
- University of Dallas students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Dallas graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Dallas students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/