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Overview |
Washington College | MSOE | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #243 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Washington College | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Washington College | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
Washington College | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Washington College | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | 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
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or MSOE?
- Washington College is 13.5% more expensive to attend than MSOE for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at Washington College than Milwaukee School of Engineering ($50,626.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Washington College ($25,661 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 10.7% lower than costs at Washington College ($12,494 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Washington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 12% larger than aid received Milwaukee School of Engineering ($35,683 vs. $31,850)
Washington College vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than MSOE (63.5%)
Washington College vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College 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 Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (75% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $18,100 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $50,800)
- Washington College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- Washington College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSOE students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/