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IIT Wisconsin Michigan Tech Marquette University Rose-Hulman Purdue UIC Aurora University ISU Bradley Florida Tech Minnesota| North Central University | Milwaukee School of Engineering | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
North Central University | MSOE | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 992 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #243 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentral.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central University | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,140 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,140 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,940 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,374 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,481 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
North Central University | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 544 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 494 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.8% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1148 | 1160/1405 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
North Central University | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central University | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Central University | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
North Central University | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 38% | ||
Campus |
North Central University | 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 North Central University based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 992 students)
North Central University vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central University or MSOE?
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is 64.3% more expensive to attend than North Central University for in-state tuition ($44,601.00 vs. $27,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.3% higher at MSOE than North Central University ($44,601.00 vs. $27,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Central University than MSOE ($23,374 vs. $25,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central University are 39.8% lower than costs at Milwaukee School of Engineering ($8,940 vs. $12,494)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than North Central University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 82.2% larger than aid received North Central University ($31,850 vs. $17,481)
North Central University vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Central University or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or North Central University .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 224 points higher than at North Central University (1024)
- Incoming MSOE students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at North Central University (22)
- Accepted freshman MSOE students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at North Central University (3.4)
- North Central University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than MSOE (63.5%)
North Central University vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Central University 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 North Central University.
- The graduation rate at MSOE is higher than North Central University (57% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $35,600 more per year than North Central University graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $33,300)
- North Central University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- North Central University 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 North Central University 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/