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Overview |
MSOE | Purdue | ||
| Location | Milwaukee, WI | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #243 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msoe.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSOE | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,601 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,601 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,494 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,661 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,850 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 48% |
Admission |
MSOE | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,478 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 3,477 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1405 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
MSOE | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSOE | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,900 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
MSOE | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
MSOE | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 44% | ||
Campus |
MSOE | Purdue | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than MSOE based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 2,729 students)
MSOE vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSOE or Purdue?
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is 359% more expensive to attend than Purdue for in-state tuition ($44,601.00 vs. $9,718.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.4% higher at MSOE than Purdue University Main Campus ($44,601.00 vs. $28,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than MSOE ($12,576 vs. $25,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 24.6% lower than costs at Milwaukee School of Engineering ($10,030 vs. $12,494)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Purdue University Main Campus (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 255.9% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($31,850 vs. $8,950)
MSOE vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSOE or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or MSOE .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 17 points higher than at Purdue (1231)
- Incoming MSOE students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at Purdue (28)
- Accepted freshman Purdue students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- MSOE has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Purdue (52.7%)
MSOE vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSOE or Purdue? 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 Purdue and MSOE.
- The graduation rate at Purdue is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (68% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $7,700 more per year than Purdue graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $61,200)
- Purdue University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Purdue graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/