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Overview |
University of Dayton | MSOE | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,674 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #230 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udayton.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dayton | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,170 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,170 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,390 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,590 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,920 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Dayton | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,864 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 13,969 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1158/1363 | 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, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Dayton | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dayton | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Dayton | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
University of Dayton | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 38% | ||
Campus |
University of Dayton | MSOE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Dayton is larger than than MSOE based on total student enrollment (11,674 students vs. 2,729 students)
University of Dayton vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dayton or MSOE?
- University of Dayton is 3.5% more expensive to attend than MSOE for in-state tuition ($46,170.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at University of Dayton than Milwaukee School of Engineering ($46,170.00 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 Dayton ($25,661 vs. $30,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 23.2% lower than costs at University of Dayton ($12,494 vs. $15,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than University of Dayton (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dayton students is 0.2% larger than aid received Milwaukee School of Engineering ($31,920 vs. $31,850)
University of Dayton vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dayton or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or University of Dayton .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 61 points higher than at University of Dayton (1187)
- Incoming MSOE students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Dayton (27)
- Accepted freshman University of Dayton students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- University of Dayton has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than MSOE (63.5%)
University of Dayton vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dayton 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 Dayton.
- The graduation rate at University of Dayton is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (74% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $11,600 more per year than University of Dayton graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $57,300)
- University of Dayton students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Dayton graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSOE students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/