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IIT Wisconsin Michigan Tech Marquette University Rose-Hulman Purdue UIC ISU Bradley Florida Tech Minnesota Iowa| Milwaukee School of Engineering | Viterbo University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSOE | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Milwaukee, WI | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #243 | #625 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msoe.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSOE | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,601 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,601 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,494 | $10,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,661 | $23,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,850 | $20,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MSOE | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,478 | 1,401 | ||
| Admitted | 3,477 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1405 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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, 2023 |
Academics |
MSOE | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSOE | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,900 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MSOE | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
MSOE | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 41% | ||
Campus |
MSOE | Viterbo | ||
| 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
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is larger than than Viterbo based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 2,456 students)
MSOE vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSOE or Viterbo?
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is 46.7% more expensive to attend than Viterbo for in-state tuition ($44,601.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.7% higher at MSOE than Viterbo University ($44,601.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Viterbo University than MSOE ($23,257 vs. $25,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Viterbo University are 21.8% lower than costs at Milwaukee School of Engineering ($10,260 vs. $12,494)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering as Viterbo University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 54.9% larger than aid received Viterbo University ($31,850 vs. $20,567)
MSOE vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSOE or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or MSOE .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 158 points higher than at Viterbo (1090)
- Incoming MSOE students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Viterbo (24)
- Accepted freshman MSOE students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Viterbo (3.5)
- Viterbo has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than MSOE (63.5%)
MSOE vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSOE or Viterbo? 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 Viterbo and MSOE.
- The graduation rate at MSOE is higher than Viterbo University (57% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $24,600 more per year than Viterbo graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $44,300)
- Viterbo University and MSOE graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Viterbo University and MSOE graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Viterbo students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/