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Overview |
Mercer | MSOE | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercer | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 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 | Jul 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Mercer | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercer | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Mercer | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | MSOE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercer University is larger than than MSOE based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 2,729 students)
Mercer vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or MSOE?
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is 13.2% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($44,601.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at MSOE than Mercer University ($44,601.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than MSOE ($22,087 vs. $25,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 12.4% lower than costs at Mercer University ($12,494 vs. $14,046)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University as Milwaukee School of Engineering (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 5.9% larger than aid received Milwaukee School of Engineering ($33,740 vs. $31,850)
Mercer vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 31 points higher than at Mercer (1217)
- Incoming MSOE students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Mercer (27)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than MSOE (63.5%)
Mercer vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer 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 Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Mercer is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (60% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $11,600 more per year than Mercer graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $57,300)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mercer graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/