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Overview |
Taylor University | MSOE | ||
| Location | Upland, IN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,221 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #351 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | taylor.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Taylor University | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,176 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,176 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,058 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,366 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Taylor University | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,099 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 1,566 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | 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 |
Taylor University | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Taylor University | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Taylor University | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Taylor University | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Taylor 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 Taylor University based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 2,221 students)
Taylor University vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Taylor University or MSOE?
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is 20% more expensive to attend than Taylor University for in-state tuition ($44,601.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at MSOE than Taylor University ($44,601.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Taylor University ($25,661 vs. $27,366)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taylor University are 13% lower than costs at Milwaukee School of Engineering ($11,058 vs. $12,494)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Taylor University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 36.7% larger than aid received Taylor University ($31,850 vs. $23,303)
Taylor University vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Taylor University or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Taylor University .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 57 points higher than at Taylor University (1191)
- Incoming MSOE students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Taylor University (27)
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- Taylor University has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than MSOE (63.5%)
Taylor University vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Taylor 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 Taylor University.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (80% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $27,600 more per year than Taylor University graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $41,300)
- Taylor University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Taylor University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Taylor University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/