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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-Platteville UWM UW-La Crosse Southwest Tech Loyola UW-Superior DePaul Herzing University-Madison Edgewood College UW-Green Bay MSU| Madison Area Technical College | University of Wisconsin Parkside | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Madison College | Parkside | ||
| Location | Madison, WI | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,982 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | matcmadison.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Madison College | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,304 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,509 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,008 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,588 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,289 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 38% | 67% |
Admission |
Madison College | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Madison College | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Madison College | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,000 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $134 | $237 |
Diversity |
Madison College | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Madison College | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Madison College | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Madison Area Technical College is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (12,982 students vs. 3,947 students)
Madison College vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Madison College or Parkside?
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is 46.3% more expensive to attend than Madison College for in-state tuition ($6,298.00 vs. $4,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.8% higher at Parkside than Madison Area Technical College ($14,568.00 vs. $6,509.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Madison College ($8,510 vs. $11,588)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 88.4% lower than costs at Madison Area Technical College ($7,966 vs. $15,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Madison Area Technical College (67% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Parkside students is 34.2% larger than aid received Madison Area Technical College ($7,098 vs. $5,289)
Which college is harder to get into, Madison College or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Madison College .
Madison College vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Madison College or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Madison College.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Parkside earn on average $3,300 more per year than Madison College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $37,700)
- Madison Area Technical College students graduate with a $9,965 lower median federal student loan debt than Parkside graduates. ($13,000 vs. $22,965)
- Madison College graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Parkside graduates. ($134 vs. $237)
- More Parkside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Madison College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/