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IIT UW-La Crosse Wisconsin Michigan Tech Marquette University UWO UW-Eau Claire Rose-Hulman Purdue University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-Green Bay| Milwaukee School of Engineering | University of Wisconsin Milwaukee | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSOE | UWM | ||
| Location | Milwaukee, WI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,834 | 22,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #229 | #845 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msoe.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSOE | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,385 | $8,455 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,385 | $20,455 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,562 | $10,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,122 | $16,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,412 | $5,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
MSOE | UWM | ||
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| Applied | 6,032 | 16,662 | ||
| Admitted | 3,643 | 14,736 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.4% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1405 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MSOE | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSOE | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,900 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
MSOE | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
MSOE | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 10% | ||
Campus |
MSOE | UWM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is larger than than MSOE based on total student enrollment (22,481 students vs. 2,834 students)
MSOE vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSOE or UWM?
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is 448.6% more expensive to attend than UWM for in-state tuition ($46,385.00 vs. $8,455.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.8% higher at MSOE than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($46,385.00 vs. $20,455.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee than MSOE ($16,499 vs. $26,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee are 14.4% lower than costs at Milwaukee School of Engineering ($10,980 vs. $12,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 548.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($34,412 vs. $5,305)
MSOE vs. UWM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSOE or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or MSOE .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 198 points higher than at UWM (1050)
- Incoming MSOE students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UWM (23)
- Accepted freshman MSOE students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at UWM (3.16)
- UWM has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than MSOE (60.4%)
MSOE vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSOE or UWM? 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 UWM and MSOE.
- The graduation rate at MSOE is higher than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (57% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $22,800 more per year than UWM graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $46,100)
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee students graduate with a $2,042 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($24,958 vs. $27,000)
- UWM 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 UWM students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/