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Overview |
Valpo | MSOE | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 2,834 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #363 | #229 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,136 | $46,385 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,136 | $46,385 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,306 | $12,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,168 | $26,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,326 | $34,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,133 | 6,032 | ||
| Admitted | 5,656 | 3,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 60.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 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 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Valpo | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Valpo | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Valpo | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | MSOE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valparaiso University is larger than than MSOE based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 2,834 students)
Valpo vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or MSOE?
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($46,385.00 vs. $45,136.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at MSOE than Valparaiso University ($46,385.00 vs. $45,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than MSOE ($23,168 vs. $26,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 5.9% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($12,562 vs. $13,306)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Valparaiso University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 0.3% larger than aid received Valparaiso University ($34,412 vs. $34,326)
Valpo vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 89 points higher than at Valpo (1159)
- Incoming MSOE students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Valpo (26)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than MSOE (60.4%)
Valpo vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo 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 Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (71% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $14,900 more per year than Valpo graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $54,000)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering and Valpo graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering and Valpo graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valpo students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/