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IIT Wisconsin Michigan Tech Marquette University Rose-Hulman Purdue UIC USF ISU Bradley Florida Tech Minnesota| Mills College | Milwaukee School of Engineering | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mills College | MSOE | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 817 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #243 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mills.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mills College | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,340 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,340 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,369 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Mills College | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1378/1413 | 1160/1405 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Mills College | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mills College | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mills College | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Mills College | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Mills College | 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
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is larger than than Mills College based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 817 students)
Mills College vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mills College or MSOE?
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is 52% more expensive to attend than Mills College for in-state tuition ($44,601.00 vs. $29,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52% higher at MSOE than Mills College ($44,601.00 vs. $29,340.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 15% lower than costs at Mills College ($12,494 vs. $14,369)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Mills College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is ?% larger than aid received Mills College ($31,850 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mills College or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Mills College .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 65 points higher than at Mills College (1183)
- Incoming MSOE students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Mills College (27)
- Accepted freshman MSOE students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Mills College (3.57)
Mills College vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mills College 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 Mills College.
- The graduation rate at Mills College is the same as at Milwaukee School of Engineering (57% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $24,500 more per year than Mills College graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $44,400)
- Mills College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Mills College 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 Mills College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/