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MATC NWTC Moraine Park Technical College LTC University of Wisconsin Colleges| Fox Valley Technical College | Waukesha County Technical College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FVTC | WCTC | ||
| Location | Appleton, WI | Pewaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,995 | 7,757 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fvtc.edu | wctc.edu | ||
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Costs |
FVTC | WCTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,386 | $4,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,579 | $6,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,614 | $9,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,187 | $10,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,703 | $4,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 30% |
Admission |
FVTC | WCTC | ||
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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 | WCTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FVTC | WCTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,497 | $13,089 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $135 |
Diversity |
FVTC | WCTC | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
FVTC | WCTC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
FVTC | WCTC | ||
| 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 WCTC based on total student enrollment (10,995 students vs. 7,757 students)
FVTC vs. WCTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FVTC or WCTC?
- Fox Valley Technical College is 2% more expensive to attend than WCTC for in-state tuition ($4,386.00 vs. $4,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0% higher at FVTC than Waukesha County Technical College ($6,579.00 vs. $6,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fox Valley Technical College than WCTC ($10,187 vs. $10,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fox Valley Technical College are 0% lower than costs at Waukesha County Technical College ($9,614 vs. $9,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fox Valley Technical College than Waukesha County Technical College (41% vs. 30%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fox Valley Technical College students is 16.9% larger than aid received Waukesha County Technical College ($5,703 vs. $4,877)
Which college is harder to get into, FVTC or WCTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCTC or FVTC .
FVTC vs. WCTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FVTC or WCTC? 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 WCTC and FVTC.
- Graduates from Waukesha County Technical College earn on average $800 more per year than FVTC graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $36,600)
- Fox Valley Technical College students graduate with a $2,592 lower median federal student loan debt than WCTC graduates. ($10,497 vs. $13,089)
- FVTC graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than WCTC graduates. ($108 vs. $135)
- More FVTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCTC students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/