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Overview |
University of St Thomas | MSOE | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,121 | 2,834 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #229 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stthomas.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St Thomas | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,788 | $46,385 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,788 | $46,385 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,932 | $12,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,637 | $26,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,783 | $34,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
University of St Thomas | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,813 | 6,032 | ||
| Admitted | 7,486 | 3,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 60.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1223/1416 | 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, 2026 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of St Thomas | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St Thomas | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of St Thomas | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 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 St Thomas | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 41% | ||
Campus |
University of St Thomas | MSOE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of St Thomas is larger than than MSOE based on total student enrollment (9,121 students vs. 2,834 students)
University of St Thomas vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St Thomas or MSOE?
- University of St Thomas is 9.5% more expensive to attend than MSOE for in-state tuition ($50,788.00 vs. $46,385.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at University of St Thomas than Milwaukee School of Engineering ($50,788.00 vs. $46,385.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than University of St Thomas ($26,122 vs. $32,637)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 2.9% lower than costs at University of St Thomas ($12,562 vs. $12,932)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than University of St Thomas (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 5% larger than aid received University of St Thomas ($34,412 vs. $32,783)
University of St Thomas vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St Thomas or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or University of St Thomas .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 46 points higher than at University of St Thomas (1202)
- Incoming MSOE students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of St Thomas (27)
- Accepted freshman MSOE students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at University of St Thomas (3.63)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than MSOE (60.4%)
University of St Thomas vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St Thomas 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 St Thomas.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (74% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $6,900 more per year than University of St Thomas graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $62,000)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/