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UW-Eau Claire UWSP University of Wisconsin-River Falls Minnesota State University-Mankato UW-Platteville UWM University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-La Crosse UW-Green Bay UWO UW-Superior University of St Thomas| Madison Area Technical College | University of Wisconsin Stout | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Madison College | UW-Stout | ||
| Location | Madison, WI | Menomonie, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,982 | 7,234 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #748 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | matcmadison.edu | uwstout.edu | ||
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Costs |
Madison College | UW-Stout | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,304 | $7,014 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,509 | $15,281 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,008 | $8,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,588 | $15,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,289 | $4,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 38% | 71% |
Admission |
Madison College | UW-Stout | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,231 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 30, 2024 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Madison College | UW-Stout | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Madison College | UW-Stout | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $134 | $263 |
Diversity |
Madison College | UW-Stout | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Madison College | UW-Stout | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Madison College | UW-Stout | ||
| 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 UW-Stout based on total student enrollment (12,982 students vs. 7,234 students)
Madison College vs. UW-Stout Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Madison College or UW-Stout?
- University of Wisconsin Stout is 63% more expensive to attend than Madison College for in-state tuition ($7,014.00 vs. $4,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.8% higher at UW-Stout than Madison Area Technical College ($15,281.00 vs. $6,509.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Madison Area Technical College than UW-Stout ($11,588 vs. $15,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stout are 78.7% lower than costs at Madison Area Technical College ($8,398 vs. $15,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Stout than Madison Area Technical College (71% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Madison Area Technical College students is 11.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stout ($5,289 vs. $4,736)
Which college is harder to get into, Madison College or UW-Stout? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Stout or Madison College .
Madison College vs. UW-Stout Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Madison College or UW-Stout? 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 UW-Stout and Madison College.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stout earn on average $9,300 more per year than Madison College graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $37,700)
- Madison Area Technical College students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Stout graduates. ($13,000 vs. $25,500)
- Madison College graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Stout graduates. ($134 vs. $263)
- More UW-Stout graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Madison College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/