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IIT Wisconsin Michigan Tech Marquette University Rose-Hulman Purdue UIC ISU Bradley Florida Tech Minnesota Iowa| Augustana University | Milwaukee School of Engineering | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Augustana University | MSOE | ||
| Location | Sioux Falls, SD | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,158 | 2,834 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | #229 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augie.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana University | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,150 | $46,385 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,150 | $46,385 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,470 | $12,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,280 | $26,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,925 | $34,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana University | MSOE | ||
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| Applied | 3,330 | 6,032 | ||
| Admitted | 1,973 | 3,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.2% | 60.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1290 | 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 |
Augustana University | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana University | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Augustana University | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Augustana University | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Augustana University | MSOE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is larger than than Augustana University based on total student enrollment (2,834 students vs. 2,158 students)
Augustana University vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana University or MSOE?
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is 21.6% more expensive to attend than Augustana University for in-state tuition ($46,385.00 vs. $38,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at MSOE than Augustana University ($46,385.00 vs. $38,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana University than MSOE ($25,280 vs. $26,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 32.7% lower than costs at Milwaukee School of Engineering ($9,470 vs. $12,562)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana University as Milwaukee School of Engineering (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 23.2% larger than aid received Augustana University ($34,412 vs. $27,925)
Augustana University vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana University or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Augustana University .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 84 points higher than at Augustana University (1164)
- Incoming MSOE students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Augustana University (26)
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- MSOE has a higher acceptance rate (60.4%) than Augustana University (59.2%)
Augustana University vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana 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 Augustana University.
- The graduation rate at Augustana University is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (65% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $22,100 more per year than Augustana University graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $46,800)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering and Augustana University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering and Augustana University 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 Augustana University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/