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Overview |
Madison College | Ripon College | ||
| Location | Madison, WI | Ripon, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,281 | 734 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | matcmadison.edu | ripon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Madison College | Ripon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,386 | $50,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,633 | $50,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,920 | $10,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,175 | $22,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,434 | $38,989 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 100% |
Admission |
Madison College | Ripon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,797 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Madison College | Ripon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Madison College | Ripon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $134 | $289 |
Diversity |
Madison College | Ripon College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Madison College | Ripon College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Madison College | Ripon College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Madison Area Technical College is larger than than Ripon College based on total student enrollment (13,281 students vs. 734 students)
Madison College vs. Ripon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Madison College or Ripon College?
- Ripon College is 1,049.1% more expensive to attend than Madison College for in-state tuition ($50,400.00 vs. $4,386.00)
- Out of state tuition is 659.8% higher at Ripon College than Madison Area Technical College ($50,400.00 vs. $6,633.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Madison Area Technical College than Ripon College ($12,175 vs. $22,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ripon College are 75.9% lower than costs at Madison Area Technical College ($10,190 vs. $17,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ripon College than Madison Area Technical College (100% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ripon College students is 617.5% larger than aid received Madison Area Technical College ($38,989 vs. $5,434)
Which college is harder to get into, Madison College or Ripon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ripon College or Madison College .
Madison College vs. Ripon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Madison College or Ripon 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 Ripon College and Madison College.
- Graduates from Ripon College earn on average $11,500 more per year than Madison College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $37,700)
- Madison Area Technical College students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ripon College graduates. ($13,000 vs. $28,000)
- Madison College graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Ripon College graduates. ($134 vs. $289)
- More Ripon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Madison College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/