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IIT Wisconsin Michigan Tech Marquette University Rose-Hulman Purdue UIC Utah ISU Bradley Florida Tech Minnesota| Westminster College | Milwaukee School of Engineering | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Westminster | MSOE | ||
| Location | Salt Lake City, UT | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,280 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #160 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westminstercollege.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westminster | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,832 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,832 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,024 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,068 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,787 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Westminster | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,205 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1166/1373 | 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 |
Westminster | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westminster | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Westminster | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Westminster | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Westminster | MSOE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is larger than than Westminster based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 1,280 students)
Westminster vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westminster or MSOE?
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is 12% more expensive to attend than Westminster for in-state tuition ($44,601.00 vs. $39,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at MSOE than Westminster College ($44,601.00 vs. $39,832.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Westminster ($25,661 vs. $27,068)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 13.3% lower than costs at Milwaukee School of Engineering ($11,024 vs. $12,494)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College as Milwaukee School of Engineering (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 14.6% larger than aid received Westminster College ($31,850 vs. $27,787)
Westminster vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westminster or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Westminster .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 124 points higher than at Westminster (1124)
- Incoming MSOE students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Westminster (25)
- Accepted freshman MSOE students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Westminster (3.57)
- Westminster has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than MSOE (63.5%)
Westminster vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westminster 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 Westminster.
- The graduation rate at Westminster is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (66% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $15,000 more per year than Westminster graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $53,900)
- Westminster College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Westminster graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Westminster students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/