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Overview |
Providence | MSOE | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,473 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #121 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | providence.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Providence | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,980 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,980 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,540 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,970 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,971 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Providence | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,129 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 5,874 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1420 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Providence | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Providence | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,000 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Providence | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Providence | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Providence | MSOE | ||
| 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
- Providence College is larger than than MSOE based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 2,729 students)
Providence vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Providence or MSOE?
- Providence College is 27.8% more expensive to attend than MSOE for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at Providence than Milwaukee School of Engineering ($56,980.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Providence ($25,661 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 32.4% lower than costs at Providence College ($12,494 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Providence College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 2.8% larger than aid received Providence College ($31,850 vs. $30,971)
Providence vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Providence or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Providence .
- Accepted freshman MSOE students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Providence (3.47)
- MSOE has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Providence (52.8%)
Providence vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Providence 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 Providence.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (85% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $900 more per year than Providence graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $68,000)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering and Providence graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering and Providence 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 Providence students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/