Denison vs. MSOE

Comparable Facts

Compare Denison University in Granville, OH with Milwaukee School of Engineering in Milwaukee, WI on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Milwaukee School of Engineering is larger than Denison based on total student enrollment (2,953 students vs. 2,394 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Denison University is located in Granville, OH (Rural Fringe setting); Milwaukee School of Engineering is in Milwaukee, WI (Large City setting).
• Denison University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Milwaukee School of Engineering is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Denison University 9:1; Milwaukee School of Engineering 12:1.

Denison vs. MSOE Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Denison or MSOE? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Denison ($25,669 vs. $43,721).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 14.7% lower than at Denison University ($13,984 vs. $16,400).
• Denison University is 32.7% more expensive for in-state tuition than MSOE (about $16,520 more per year; $67,000.00 vs. $50,480.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 32.7% higher at Denison than at Milwaukee School of Engineering (about $16,520 more per year; $67,000.00 vs. $50,480.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than at Denison University (100% vs. 94%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 3.2% larger than aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students ($38,179 vs. $36,997).

Denison vs. MSOE Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Denison or MSOE? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between MSOE and Denison.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Denison University (1410) is 130 points higher than at MSOE (1280).
• Incoming Denison students have a 4 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (31 vs. 27 at MSOE).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Denison University 1320/1490; Milwaukee School of Engineering 1160/1405.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Denison University 30/33; Milwaukee School of Engineering 24/30.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Denison - Test optional; MSOE - Test-free.
• Typical fall application deadline: Denison Jan 15, 2027; MSOE Sep 1, 2026.
• Enrolled freshman Denison 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 (58.9%) than Denison (17.4%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 23.8% at Denison vs. 17.2% at MSOE.

Denison vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Denison and MSOE? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Denison University's six-year graduation rate (79%) is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering's (57%).
• Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn a median of about $12,800 more per year than Denison graduates about ten years after starting college ($68,900 vs. $56,100), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Denison University graduates have a $1,000 lower median loan debt than MSOE graduates ($26,000 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, Denison graduates have an estimated $11 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than MSOE graduates ($268 vs. $279).
• More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Denison 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/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.