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Iowa ISU IIT Wisconsin Michigan Tech Marquette University Rose-Hulman Purdue UIC Bradley UNOMAHA Florida Tech| University of Northern Iowa | Milwaukee School of Engineering | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNI | MSOE | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
UNI | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 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 |
UNI | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNI | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
UNI | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 38% | ||
Campus |
UNI | MSOE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than MSOE based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 2,729 students)
UNI vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or MSOE?
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is 449.9% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($44,601.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.5% higher at MSOE than University of Northern Iowa ($44,601.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than MSOE ($15,782 vs. $25,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 33.7% lower than costs at Milwaukee School of Engineering ($9,343 vs. $12,494)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 396.7% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($31,850 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or UNI .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 198 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming MSOE students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman MSOE students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at UNI (3.61)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than MSOE (63.5%)
UNI vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI 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 UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (67% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $21,200 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $47,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($20,625 vs. $27,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI 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/