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WCTC University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-La Crosse UWO Wisconsin Madison College UWSP Gateway Technical College UW-Stout UWM Southwest Tech Northern Michigan University| Milwaukee Area Technical College | University of Wisconsin Platteville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MATC | UW-Platteville | ||
| Location | Milwaukee, WI | Platteville, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,211 | 6,486 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #711 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | matc.edu | uwplatt.edu | ||
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Costs |
MATC | UW-Platteville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,304 | $6,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,455 | $15,356 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,992 | $8,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,371 | $15,595 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,646 | $4,866 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 84% |
Admission |
MATC | UW-Platteville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,354 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,574 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
MATC | UW-Platteville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MATC | UW-Platteville | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,250 | $24,255 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $116 | $250 |
Diversity |
MATC | UW-Platteville | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
MATC | UW-Platteville | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 23% | ||
Campus |
MATC | UW-Platteville | ||
| 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
- Milwaukee Area Technical College is larger than than UW-Platteville based on total student enrollment (12,211 students vs. 6,486 students)
MATC vs. UW-Platteville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MATC or UW-Platteville?
- University of Wisconsin Platteville is 49.1% more expensive to attend than MATC for in-state tuition ($6,418.00 vs. $4,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.9% higher at UW-Platteville than Milwaukee Area Technical College ($15,356.00 vs. $6,455.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee Area Technical College than UW-Platteville ($9,371 vs. $15,595)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee Area Technical College are 1% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Platteville ($7,992 vs. $8,072)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Platteville than Milwaukee Area Technical College (84% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee Area Technical College students is 16% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Platteville ($5,646 vs. $4,866)
Which college is harder to get into, MATC or UW-Platteville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Platteville or MATC .
MATC vs. UW-Platteville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MATC or UW-Platteville? 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-Platteville and MATC.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Platteville earn on average $16,300 more per year than MATC graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $33,300)
- Milwaukee Area Technical College students graduate with a $13,005 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Platteville graduates. ($11,250 vs. $24,255)
- MATC graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Platteville graduates. ($116 vs. $250)
- More UW-Platteville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MATC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/