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Overview |
Madison College | UWSP | ||
| Location | Madison, WI | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,281 | 8,109 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | matcmadison.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Madison College | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,386 | $7,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,633 | $16,132 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,920 | $8,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,175 | $14,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,434 | $4,255 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 86% |
Admission |
Madison College | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,820 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,950 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 30, 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Madison College | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Madison College | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,000 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $134 | $251 |
Diversity |
Madison College | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Madison College | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Madison College | UWSP | ||
| 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 UWSP based on total student enrollment (13,281 students vs. 8,109 students)
Madison College vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Madison College or UWSP?
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is 62.2% more expensive to attend than Madison College for in-state tuition ($7,112.00 vs. $4,386.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.2% higher at UWSP than Madison Area Technical College ($16,132.00 vs. $6,633.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Madison Area Technical College than UWSP ($12,175 vs. $14,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 110.8% lower than costs at Madison Area Technical College ($8,500 vs. $17,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than Madison Area Technical College (86% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Madison Area Technical College students is 27.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($5,434 vs. $4,255)
Which college is harder to get into, Madison College or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or Madison College .
Madison College vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Madison College or UWSP? 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 UWSP and Madison College.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point earn on average $4,000 more per year than Madison College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $37,700)
- Madison Area Technical College students graduate with a $11,360 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($13,000 vs. $24,360)
- Madison College graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($134 vs. $251)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Madison College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/