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Gateway Technical College Wisconsin University of Wisconsin-Whitewater| Milwaukee Area Technical College | Waukesha County Technical College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MATC | WCTC | ||
| Location | Milwaukee, WI | Pewaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,211 | 7,268 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | matc.edu | wctc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MATC | WCTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,304 | $4,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,455 | $6,455 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,992 | $8,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,371 | $9,316 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,646 | $4,240 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 39% |
Admission |
MATC | WCTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
MATC | WCTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MATC | WCTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,250 | $13,089 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $116 | $135 |
Diversity |
MATC | WCTC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
MATC | WCTC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
MATC | WCTC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Milwaukee Area Technical College is larger than than WCTC based on total student enrollment (12,211 students vs. 7,268 students)
MATC vs. WCTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MATC or WCTC?
- Milwaukee Area Technical College and WCTC cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($4,304.00 vs. $4,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at MATC as Waukesha County Technical College ($6,455.00 vs. $6,455.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Waukesha County Technical College than MATC ($9,316 vs. $9,371)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee Area Technical College are 4.6% lower than costs at Waukesha County Technical College ($7,992 vs. $8,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee Area Technical College than Waukesha County Technical College (75% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee Area Technical College students is 33.2% larger than aid received Waukesha County Technical College ($5,646 vs. $4,240)
Which college is harder to get into, MATC or WCTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCTC or MATC .
MATC vs. WCTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MATC or WCTC? 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 WCTC and MATC.
- Graduates from Waukesha County Technical College earn on average $4,100 more per year than MATC graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $33,300)
- Milwaukee Area Technical College students graduate with a $1,839 lower median federal student loan debt than WCTC graduates. ($11,250 vs. $13,089)
- MATC graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than WCTC graduates. ($116 vs. $135)
- More WCTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MATC students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/