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Overview |
University of Puget Sound | MSOE | ||
| Location | Tacoma, WA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,023 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #182 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pugetsound.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Puget Sound | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,330 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,330 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,430 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,363 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,482 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Puget Sound | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,345 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 4,418 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.7% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1390 | 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 15, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Puget Sound | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Puget Sound | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Puget Sound | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
University of Puget Sound | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 38% | ||
Campus |
University of Puget Sound | 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 Puget Sound based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 2,023 students)
University of Puget Sound vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Puget Sound or MSOE?
- University of Puget Sound is 28.5% more expensive to attend than MSOE for in-state tuition ($57,330.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.5% higher at University of Puget Sound than Milwaukee School of Engineering ($57,330.00 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 Puget Sound ($25,661 vs. $41,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 15.5% lower than costs at University of Puget Sound ($12,494 vs. $14,430)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Puget Sound as Milwaukee School of Engineering (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Puget Sound students is 2% larger than aid received Milwaukee School of Engineering ($32,482 vs. $31,850)
University of Puget Sound vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Puget Sound or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or University of Puget Sound .
- Accepted freshman MSOE students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at University of Puget Sound (3.56)
- University of Puget Sound has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than MSOE (63.5%)
University of Puget Sound vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Puget Sound 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 Puget Sound.
- The graduation rate at University of Puget Sound is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (73% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $11,300 more per year than University of Puget Sound graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $57,600)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering and University of Puget Sound graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering and University of Puget Sound graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More University of Puget Sound 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/