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Overview |
Willamette University | MSOE | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,112 | 2,834 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #253 | #229 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,000 | $46,385 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,000 | $46,385 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $12,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,716 | $26,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,396 | $34,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Willamette University | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,107 | 6,032 | ||
| Admitted | 3,249 | 3,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 60.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1430 | 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 |
Willamette University | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Willamette University | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | MSOE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is larger than than Willamette University based on total student enrollment (2,834 students vs. 2,112 students)
Willamette University vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or MSOE?
- Willamette University is 3.5% more expensive to attend than MSOE for in-state tuition ($48,000.00 vs. $46,385.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Willamette University than Milwaukee School of Engineering ($48,000.00 vs. $46,385.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Willamette University ($26,122 vs. $27,716)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 23.3% lower than costs at Willamette University ($12,562 vs. $15,490)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University as Milwaukee School of Engineering (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 0% larger than aid received Willamette University ($34,412 vs. $34,396)
Willamette University vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Willamette University .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 20 points higher than at Willamette University (1228)
- Incoming Willamette University students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at MSOE (28)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than MSOE (60.4%)
Willamette University vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University 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 Willamette University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (77% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $14,600 more per year than Willamette University graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $54,300)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Willamette University 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 Willamette University 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/