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Overview |
Wheaton College | MSOE | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,667 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,750 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,750 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,863 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,665 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,031 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 3,204 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1390 | 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 |
Wheaton College | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Wheaton College | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton 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 Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 1,667 students)
Wheaton College vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or MSOE?
- Wheaton College is 34% more expensive to attend than MSOE for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34% higher at Wheaton College than Milwaukee School of Engineering ($59,750.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Wheaton College ($25,661 vs. $32,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 18.5% lower than costs at Wheaton College ($12,494 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Wheaton College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 30.8% larger than aid received Milwaukee School of Engineering ($41,665 vs. $31,850)
Wheaton College vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman MSOE students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than MSOE (63.5%)
Wheaton College vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton 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 Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (77% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $15,200 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $53,700)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSOE students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/