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IIT Wisconsin Michigan Tech Marquette University Rose-Hulman Purdue UIC ISU Bradley Florida Tech Minnesota Iowa| Sweet Briar College | Milwaukee School of Engineering | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sweet Briar College | MSOE | ||
| Location | Sweet Briar, VA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 460 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #243 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbc.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sweet Briar College | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,620 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,620 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,250 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,408 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,254 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Sweet Briar College | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,204 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1360 | 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 |
Sweet Briar College | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sweet Briar College | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Sweet Briar College | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Sweet Briar College | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Sweet Briar College | 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 Sweet Briar College based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 460 students)
Sweet Briar College vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sweet Briar College or MSOE?
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is 97.2% more expensive to attend than Sweet Briar College for in-state tuition ($44,601.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.2% higher at MSOE than Sweet Briar College ($44,601.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Sweet Briar College ($25,661 vs. $28,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 14.1% lower than costs at Sweet Briar College ($12,494 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Sweet Briar College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 159.9% larger than aid received Sweet Briar College ($31,850 vs. $12,254)
Sweet Briar College vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sweet Briar College or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Sweet Briar College .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 150 points higher than at Sweet Briar College (1098)
- Incoming MSOE students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Sweet Briar College (25)
- Accepted freshman MSOE students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Sweet Briar College (3.54)
- Sweet Briar College has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than MSOE (63.5%)
Sweet Briar College vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sweet Briar 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 Sweet Briar College.
- The graduation rate at Sweet Briar College is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (70% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $27,200 more per year than Sweet Briar College graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $41,700)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering and Sweet Briar College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering and Sweet Briar College 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 Sweet Briar College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/