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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Beloit College Rock Valley College NWTC Moraine Park Technical College LTC Wisconsin University of Wisconsin Colleges| Blackhawk Technical College | Fox Valley Technical College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Blackhawk Technical College | FVTC | ||
| Location | Janesville, WI | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,894 | 10,995 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackhawk.edu | fvtc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackhawk Technical College | FVTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,506 | $4,386 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,263 | $6,579 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,614 | $9,614 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,582 | $10,187 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,260 | $5,703 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 41% |
Admission |
Blackhawk Technical College | FVTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Blackhawk Technical College | FVTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackhawk Technical College | FVTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,750 | $10,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $100 | $108 |
Diversity |
Blackhawk Technical College | FVTC | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Blackhawk Technical College | FVTC | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Blackhawk Technical College | FVTC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fox Valley Technical College is larger than than Blackhawk Technical College based on total student enrollment (10,995 students vs. 2,894 students)
Blackhawk Technical College vs. FVTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackhawk Technical College or FVTC?
- Fox Valley Technical College is 25.1% more expensive to attend than Blackhawk Technical College for in-state tuition ($4,386.00 vs. $3,506.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25% higher at FVTC than Blackhawk Technical College ($6,579.00 vs. $5,263.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Blackhawk Technical College than FVTC ($9,582 vs. $10,187)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fox Valley Technical College are 0% lower than costs at Blackhawk Technical College ($9,614 vs. $9,614)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Blackhawk Technical College than Fox Valley Technical College (98% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fox Valley Technical College students is 74.9% larger than aid received Blackhawk Technical College ($5,703 vs. $3,260)
Which college is harder to get into, Blackhawk Technical College or FVTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FVTC or Blackhawk Technical College .
Blackhawk Technical College vs. FVTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackhawk Technical College or FVTC? 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 FVTC and Blackhawk Technical College.
- Graduates from Fox Valley Technical College earn on average $5,000 more per year than Blackhawk Technical College graduates after ten years. ($36,600 vs. $31,600)
- Blackhawk Technical College students graduate with a $747 lower median federal student loan debt than FVTC graduates. ($9,750 vs. $10,497)
- Blackhawk Technical College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than FVTC graduates. ($100 vs. $108)
- More FVTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Blackhawk Technical College students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/