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Minnesota Michigan Illinois Ohio State UW-Seattle Purdue Maryland UT Austin IU Iowa UCSD Florida| Milwaukee Area Technical College | University of Wisconsin Madison | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MATC | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Milwaukee, WI | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,211 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #105 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | matc.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MATC | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,304 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,455 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,992 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,371 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,646 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 47% |
Admission |
MATC | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | - | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1340/1510 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MATC | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MATC | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,250 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $116 | $230 |
Diversity |
MATC | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
MATC | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 47% | ||
Campus |
MATC | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than MATC based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 12,211 students)
MATC vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MATC or Wisconsin?
- University of Wisconsin Madison is 115.5% more expensive to attend than MATC for in-state tuition ($9,273.00 vs. $4,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 487.2% higher at Wisconsin than Milwaukee Area Technical College ($37,904.00 vs. $6,455.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee Area Technical College than Wisconsin ($9,371 vs. $13,376)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee Area Technical College are 61.3% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($7,992 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee Area Technical College than University of Wisconsin Madison (75% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Madison students is 97.9% larger than aid received Milwaukee Area Technical College ($11,171 vs. $5,646)
Which college is harder to get into, MATC or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or MATC .
MATC vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MATC or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and MATC.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $31,500 more per year than MATC graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $33,300)
- Milwaukee Area Technical College students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wisconsin graduates. ($11,250 vs. $22,250)
- MATC graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Wisconsin graduates. ($116 vs. $230)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MATC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/