MSOE utilizes a group of respected universities to benchmark our performance. By comparing short and long-term indicators, independent rankings and MSOE’s own KPI’s to these institutions, we are able to measure and report our success or identify areas for continuous improvement.  It’s important to note that MSOE is a nationally respected and truly distinct university making direct comparisons to other institutions difficult. Any comparisons are carefully weighted using multiple, individual factors that are directly relevant to MSOE’s strategic plan strategies, actions and objectives. 

• Bradley University (Peoria, IL)
• Bucknell University (Lewisburg, PA)
• Butler University (Indianapolis, IN)
• Capital University (Columbus, OH)
• Carroll University (Waukesha, WI)
• College of St. Scholastica (Duluth, MN)
• Drake University (Des Moines, IA)
• Elmhurst College (Elmhurst, IL)
• Hamline University (Saint Paul, MN)
• Illinois Institute of Technology (Chicago, IL)
• Iowa State University (Ames, IA)
• Kettering University (Flint, MI)
• Lafayette College (Easton, PA)
• Lawrence Tech University (Southfield, MI)
• Marquette University (Milwaukee, WI)
• Michigan Tech University (Houghton, MI)
• Nebraska Wesleyan University (Lincoln, NE)
• Purdue University–West Lafayette (IN)
• Rochester Institute of Technology (Rochester, NY)
• Rockhurst University (Kansas City, MO)
• Roosevelt University (Chicago, IL)
• Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (Terre Haute, IN)
• University of Wisconsin-Madison
• University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
• University of Illinois at Urbana
• University of Illinois at Chicago
• University of Mary (Bismark, ND)
• University of Minnesota–Twin Cities
• University of Wisconsin–Platteville
• Valparaiso University (Valparaiso, IN)
• Viterbo University (Lacrosse, WI)
• Xavier University (Cincinnati, OH)