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IIT Wisconsin Michigan Tech Marquette University Rose-Hulman Purdue UIC ISU Bradley Florida Tech Minnesota Iowa| Milwaukee School of Engineering | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSOE | WLC | ||
| Location | Milwaukee, WI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #243 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msoe.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSOE | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,601 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,601 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,494 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,661 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,850 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MSOE | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,478 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 3,477 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1405 | 1038/1243 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSOE | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,900 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
MSOE | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
MSOE | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 33% | ||
Campus |
MSOE | WLC | ||
| 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 WLC based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 1,086 students)
MSOE vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSOE or WLC?
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is 34.3% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($44,601.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.3% higher at MSOE than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($44,601.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than MSOE ($22,682 vs. $25,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 9.8% lower than costs at Milwaukee School of Engineering ($11,380 vs. $12,494)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 37.7% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($31,850 vs. $23,128)
MSOE vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSOE or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or MSOE .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 147 points higher than at WLC (1101)
- Incoming MSOE students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman MSOE students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than MSOE (63.5%)
MSOE vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSOE or WLC? 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 WLC and MSOE.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (63% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $25,900 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WLC 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 WLC students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/