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Overview |
Trinity | MSOE | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,692 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #69 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinity.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,648 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,648 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,134 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,038 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,614 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,463 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 3,497 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.5% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1470 | 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 |
Trinity | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,800 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trinity | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Trinity | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Trinity | 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 Trinity based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 2,692 students)
Trinity vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity or MSOE?
- Trinity University is 9.1% more expensive to attend than MSOE for in-state tuition ($48,648.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at Trinity than Milwaukee School of Engineering ($48,648.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Trinity ($25,661 vs. $30,038)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 13.1% lower than costs at Trinity University ($12,494 vs. $14,134)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Trinity University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity University students is 5.5% larger than aid received Milwaukee School of Engineering ($33,614 vs. $31,850)
Trinity vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Trinity .
- The average SAT score at Trinity University (1294) is 46 points higher than at MSOE (1248)
- Incoming Trinity students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at MSOE (28)
- Accepted freshman Trinity students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- MSOE has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Trinity (30.5%)
Trinity vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity 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 Trinity.
- The graduation rate at Trinity is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (80% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $6,100 more per year than Trinity graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $62,800)
- Trinity University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Trinity graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSOE students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/