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Overview |
UChicago | MSOE | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,339 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #7 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uchicago.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
UChicago | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,179 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,179 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,396 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,991 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,422 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
UChicago | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,522 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 2,039 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.4% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 84.8% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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 |
UChicago | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UChicago | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,500 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
UChicago | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 8% |
Students |
UChicago | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 38% | ||
Campus |
UChicago | MSOE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Chicago is larger than than MSOE based on total student enrollment (18,339 students vs. 2,729 students)
UChicago vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UChicago or MSOE?
- University of Chicago is 37.2% more expensive to attend than MSOE for in-state tuition ($61,179.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.2% higher at UChicago than Milwaukee School of Engineering ($61,179.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than UChicago ($25,661 vs. $36,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 47.2% lower than costs at University of Chicago ($12,494 vs. $18,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than University of Chicago (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Chicago students is 52% larger than aid received Milwaukee School of Engineering ($48,422 vs. $31,850)
UChicago vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UChicago or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or UChicago .
- The average SAT score at University of Chicago (1506) is 258 points higher than at MSOE (1248)
- Incoming UChicago students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at MSOE (28)
- Accepted freshman UChicago students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- MSOE has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than UChicago (5.4%)
UChicago vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UChicago 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 UChicago.
- The graduation rate at UChicago is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (92% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Chicago earn on average $29,600 more per year than MSOE graduates after ten years. ($98,500 vs. $68,900)
- University of Chicago students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- UChicago graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More UChicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSOE students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/