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UW-Platteville Southwest Tech UWM Herzing University-Madison University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Edgewood College UW-Green Bay MSU Wisconsin| Iowa Wesleyan College | Madison Area Technical College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Madison College | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, IA | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 871 | 12,982 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwc.edu | matcmadison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Madison College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,550 | $4,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,550 | $6,509 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $15,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,074 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,670 | $5,289 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 38% |
Admission |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Madison College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,404 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Sep 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Madison College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Madison College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,900 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $13,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $134 |
Diversity |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Madison College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 1% |
Students |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Madison College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Madison College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Madison Area Technical College is larger than than Iowa Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (12,982 students vs. 871 students)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Madison College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa Wesleyan College or Madison College?
- Iowa Wesleyan College is 679.5% more expensive to attend than Madison College for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $4,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 415.4% higher at Iowa Wesleyan College than Madison Area Technical College ($33,550.00 vs. $6,509.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Madison Area Technical College than Iowa Wesleyan College ($11,588 vs. $20,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa Wesleyan College are 32.3% lower than costs at Madison Area Technical College ($11,340 vs. $15,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Iowa Wesleyan College than Madison Area Technical College (92% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iowa Wesleyan College students is 404.3% larger than aid received Madison Area Technical College ($26,670 vs. $5,289)
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa Wesleyan College or Madison College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madison College or Iowa Wesleyan College .
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Madison College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa Wesleyan College or Madison College? 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 Madison College and Iowa Wesleyan College.
- Graduates from Madison Area Technical College earn on average $800 more per year than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($37,700 vs. $36,900)
- Madison Area Technical College students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates. ($13,000 vs. $25,000)
- Madison College graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates. ($134 vs. $258)
- More Iowa Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Madison College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/