Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Carleton College Macalester College Oberlin IIT Kenyon Haverford College Wisconsin Cornell Michigan Tech WUSTL Marquette University Reed| Grinnell College | Milwaukee School of Engineering | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Grinnell | MSOE | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | msoe.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Grinnell | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | $44,601 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Grinnell | MSOE | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,997 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 1,076 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | 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, 2024 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Grinnell | MSOE | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Grinnell | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $279 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | MSOE | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 47% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Grinnell | MSOE | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 7% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | MSOE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Grinnell based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 1,759 students)
Grinnell vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or MSOE?
- Grinnell College is 36.7% more expensive to attend than MSOE for in-state tuition ($60,988.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at Grinnell than Milwaukee School of Engineering ($60,988.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Grinnell ($25,661 vs. $33,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 20.4% lower than costs at Grinnell College ($12,494 vs. $15,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Grinnell College (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 32.6% larger than aid received Milwaukee School of Engineering ($42,231 vs. $31,850)
Grinnell vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Grinnell .
- The average SAT score at Grinnell College (1402) is 154 points higher than at MSOE (1248)
- Incoming Grinnell students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at MSOE (28)
- Accepted freshman Grinnell students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- MSOE has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Grinnell (10.8%)
Grinnell vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell 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 Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (88% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $9,400 more per year than Grinnell graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $59,500)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $13,830 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($13,170 vs. $27,000)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $143 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($136 vs. $279)
- More Grinnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSOE students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/