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WCTC Gateway Technical College NWTC Moraine Park Technical College Wisconsin LTC University of Wisconsin-Whitewater University of Wisconsin Colleges| Fox Valley Technical College | Milwaukee Area Technical College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FVTC | MATC | ||
| Location | Appleton, WI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,181 | 12,211 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fvtc.edu | matc.edu | ||
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Costs |
FVTC | MATC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,304 | $4,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,455 | $6,455 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,360 | $7,992 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,220 | $9,371 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,282 | $5,646 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 75% |
Admission |
FVTC | MATC | ||
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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 |
FVTC | MATC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FVTC | MATC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,497 | $11,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $116 |
Diversity |
FVTC | MATC | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 6% |
Students |
FVTC | MATC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
FVTC | MATC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Milwaukee Area Technical College is larger than than FVTC based on total student enrollment (12,211 students vs. 11,181 students)
FVTC vs. MATC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FVTC or MATC?
- Fox Valley Technical College and MATC cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($4,304.00 vs. $4,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at FVTC as Milwaukee Area Technical College ($6,455.00 vs. $6,455.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee Area Technical College than FVTC ($9,371 vs. $10,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee Area Technical College are 4.6% lower than costs at Fox Valley Technical College ($7,992 vs. $8,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee Area Technical College than Fox Valley Technical College (75% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee Area Technical College students is 6.9% larger than aid received Fox Valley Technical College ($5,646 vs. $5,282)
Which college is harder to get into, FVTC or MATC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MATC or FVTC .
FVTC vs. MATC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FVTC or MATC? 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 MATC and FVTC.
- Graduates from Fox Valley Technical College earn on average $3,300 more per year than MATC graduates after ten years. ($36,600 vs. $33,300)
- Fox Valley Technical College students graduate with a $753 lower median federal student loan debt than MATC graduates. ($10,497 vs. $11,250)
- FVTC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than MATC graduates. ($108 vs. $116)
- More FVTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MATC students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/