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IIT Wisconsin Michigan Tech Marquette University Rose-Hulman Purdue UIC ISU Bradley Florida Tech Minnesota Iowa| Principia College | Milwaukee School of Engineering | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Principia College | MSOE | ||
| Location | Elsah, Illinois | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 323 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #243 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | principiacollege.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Principia College | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,200 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,200 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,870 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,039 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,051 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Principia College | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 209 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 100 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.8% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1300 | 1160/1405 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Principia College | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Principia College | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Principia College | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Principia College | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 3% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Principia College | MSOE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is larger than than Principia College based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 323 students)
Principia College vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Principia College or MSOE?
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is 43% more expensive to attend than Principia College for in-state tuition ($44,601.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43% higher at MSOE than Principia College ($44,601.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Principia College than MSOE ($18,039 vs. $25,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 3% lower than costs at Principia College ($12,494 vs. $12,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Principia College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 17.7% larger than aid received Principia College ($31,850 vs. $27,051)
Principia College vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Principia College or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Principia College .
- Accepted freshman MSOE students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Principia College (3.34)
- MSOE has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Principia College (47.8%)
Principia College vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Principia College 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 Principia College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/