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Overview |
Emerson | MSOE | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Emerson | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 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 | Feb 20, 2024 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Emerson | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Emerson | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Emerson | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | 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
- Emerson College is larger than than MSOE based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 2,729 students)
Emerson vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or MSOE?
- Emerson College is 17.2% more expensive to attend than MSOE for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at Emerson than Milwaukee School of Engineering ($52,288.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Emerson ($25,661 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 56.3% lower than costs at Emerson College ($12,494 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Emerson College (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 30.7% larger than aid received Emerson College ($31,850 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 37 points higher than at Emerson (1211)
- Incoming MSOE students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Emerson (27)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- MSOE has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson 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 Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (81% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $19,700 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson 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/