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Vanderbilt Emory Northwestern Cornell Rice Duke Notre Dame Georgetown Saint Louis University-Main Campus Case Western USC UChicago| Washington University in St Louis | Milwaukee School of Engineering | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WUSTL | MSOE | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,012 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #20 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wustl.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
WUSTL | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,420 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,420 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,470 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,432 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $58,188 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 100% |
Admission |
WUSTL | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,014 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 3,764 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.8% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.2% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1570 | 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 4, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WUSTL | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WUSTL | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,800 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,900 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $279 |
Diversity |
WUSTL | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
WUSTL | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 38% | ||
Campus |
WUSTL | MSOE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington University in St Louis is larger than than MSOE based on total student enrollment (17,012 students vs. 2,729 students)
WUSTL vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WUSTL or MSOE?
- Washington University in St Louis is 33.2% more expensive to attend than MSOE for in-state tuition ($59,420.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.2% higher at WUSTL than Milwaukee School of Engineering ($59,420.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington University in St Louis than MSOE ($23,432 vs. $25,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 47.8% lower than costs at Washington University in St Louis ($12,494 vs. $18,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Washington University in St Louis (100% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington University in St Louis students is 82.7% larger than aid received Milwaukee School of Engineering ($58,188 vs. $31,850)
WUSTL vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WUSTL or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or WUSTL .
- The average SAT score at Washington University in St Louis (1469) is 221 points higher than at MSOE (1248)
- Incoming WUSTL students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at MSOE (28)
- Accepted freshman WUSTL students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- MSOE has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than WUSTL (11.8%)
WUSTL vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WUSTL 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 WUSTL .
- The graduation rate at WUSTL is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (93% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Washington University in St Louis earn on average $13,900 more per year than MSOE graduates after ten years. ($82,800 vs. $68,900)
- Washington University in St Louis students graduate with a $7,100 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($19,900 vs. $27,000)
- WUSTL graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($205 vs. $279)
- More WUSTL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSOE students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/