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Overview |
University of Portland | MSOE | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,793 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #120 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | up.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Portland | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,352 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,352 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,172 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,717 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,657 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Portland | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,122 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 9,364 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.5% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1228/1410 | 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 |
University of Portland | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Portland | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,313 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Portland | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
University of Portland | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 38% | ||
Campus |
University of Portland | 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
- University of Portland is larger than than MSOE based on total student enrollment (3,793 students vs. 2,729 students)
University of Portland vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Portland or MSOE?
- University of Portland is 15.1% more expensive to attend than MSOE for in-state tuition ($51,352.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at University of Portland than Milwaukee School of Engineering ($51,352.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than University of Portland ($25,661 vs. $33,717)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 37.4% lower than costs at University of Portland ($12,494 vs. $17,172)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than University of Portland (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Portland students is 5.7% larger than aid received Milwaukee School of Engineering ($33,657 vs. $31,850)
University of Portland vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Portland or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or University of Portland .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 53 points higher than at University of Portland (1195)
- Accepted freshman University of Portland students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- University of Portland has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than MSOE (63.5%)
University of Portland vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Portland 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 University of Portland.
- The graduation rate at University of Portland is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (76% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $9,900 more per year than University of Portland graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $59,000)
- University of Portland students graduate with a $2,687 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($24,313 vs. $27,000)
- University of Portland graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($251 vs. $279)
- More University of Portland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSOE students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/