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UW-Seattle Gonzaga SPU University of Portland UWT IIT UWB USF Washington State Western Washington University Wisconsin Michigan Tech| Seattle University | Milwaukee School of Engineering | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Seattle U | MSOE | ||
| Location | Seattle, WA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,182 | 2,834 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #129 | #229 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seattleu.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seattle U | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,235 | $46,385 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,235 | $46,385 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,748 | $12,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,103 | $26,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,727 | $34,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Seattle U | MSOE | ||
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| Applied | 8,976 | 6,032 | ||
| Admitted | 6,826 | 3,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 60.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 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, 2026 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Seattle U | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seattle U | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,400 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Seattle U | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 8% |
Students |
Seattle U | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Seattle U | 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
- Seattle University is larger than than MSOE based on total student enrollment (7,182 students vs. 2,834 students)
Seattle U vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seattle U or MSOE?
- Seattle University is 14.8% more expensive to attend than MSOE for in-state tuition ($53,235.00 vs. $46,385.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at Seattle U than Milwaukee School of Engineering ($53,235.00 vs. $46,385.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Seattle U ($26,122 vs. $37,103)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 17.4% lower than costs at Seattle University ($12,562 vs. $14,748)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Seattle University as Milwaukee School of Engineering (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 8.5% larger than aid received Seattle University ($34,412 vs. $31,727)
Seattle U vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seattle U or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Seattle U .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 56 points higher than at Seattle U (1192)
- Incoming MSOE students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Seattle U (27)
- Accepted freshman MSOE students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Seattle U (3.62)
- Seattle U has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than MSOE (60.4%)
Seattle U vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seattle U 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 Seattle U.
- The graduation rate at Seattle U is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (71% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $8,500 more per year than Seattle U graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $60,400)
- Seattle University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Seattle U graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seattle U students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/