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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | MSOE | ||
| Location | Duluth, MN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,350 | 2,834 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #544 | #229 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,766 | $46,385 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,210 | $46,385 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,206 | $12,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,542 | $26,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,833 | $34,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,502 | 6,032 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 3,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 60.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1128/1335 | 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 Minnesota-Duluth | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 41% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | MSOE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Duluth is larger than than MSOE based on total student enrollment (9,350 students vs. 2,834 students)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Duluth or MSOE?
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is 263.3% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Duluth for in-state tuition ($46,385.00 vs. $12,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154.7% higher at MSOE than University of Minnesota Duluth ($46,385.00 vs. $18,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Duluth than MSOE ($19,542 vs. $26,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Duluth are 23.1% lower than costs at Milwaukee School of Engineering ($10,206 vs. $12,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than University of Minnesota Duluth (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 403.6% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Duluth ($34,412 vs. $6,833)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Duluth or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or University of Minnesota-Duluth .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 139 points higher than at University of Minnesota-Duluth (1109)
- Incoming MSOE students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Minnesota-Duluth (24)
- Accepted freshman MSOE students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at University of Minnesota-Duluth (3.51)
- University of Minnesota-Duluth has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than MSOE (60.4%)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Duluth 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 Minnesota-Duluth.
- The graduation rate at MSOE is higher than University of Minnesota Duluth (57% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $15,400 more per year than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $53,500)
- University of Minnesota Duluth students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Duluth 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/