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Overview |
Minnesota | MSOE | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 54,890 | 2,834 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #150 | #229 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,496 | $46,385 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,410 | $46,385 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,028 | $12,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,730 | $26,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,807 | $34,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
Minnesota | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,863 | 6,032 | ||
| Admitted | 30,705 | 3,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 60.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 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 | Jan 1, 2026 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Minnesota | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,185 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $279 |
Diversity |
Minnesota | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Minnesota | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota | 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 Twin Cities is larger than than MSOE based on total student enrollment (54,890 students vs. 2,834 students)
Minnesota vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota or MSOE?
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is 220% more expensive to attend than Minnesota for in-state tuition ($46,385.00 vs. $14,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.8% higher at MSOE than University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($46,385.00 vs. $34,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than MSOE ($16,730 vs. $26,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 3.7% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($12,562 vs. $13,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 191.5% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($34,412 vs. $11,807)
Minnesota vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Twin Cities (1288) is 40 points higher than at MSOE (1248)
- Incoming Minnesota students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at MSOE (28)
- Accepted freshman Minnesota students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than MSOE (60.4%)
Minnesota vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota 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 Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (70% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $10,700 more per year than Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $58,200)
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities students graduate with a $6,815 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($20,185 vs. $27,000)
- Minnesota graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/