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Colorado State CU Denver DU Colorado School of Mines Utah UCCS Penn State ASU IU MSU Texas A&M NC State| University of Colorado Boulder | Milwaukee Area Technical College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Boulder | MATC | ||
| Location | Boulder, CO | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 41,432 | 13,190 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colorado.edu | matc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Boulder | MATC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,784 | $4,386 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,297 | $6,579 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,950 | $8,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,640 | $9,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,838 | $8,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 74% |
Admission |
CU Boulder | MATC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,069 | - | ||
| Admitted | 46,692 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1230/1420 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CU Boulder | MATC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Boulder | MATC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $11,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $116 |
Diversity |
CU Boulder | MATC | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
CU Boulder | MATC | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 1% | ||
Campus |
CU Boulder | MATC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Colorado Boulder is larger than than MATC based on total student enrollment (41,432 students vs. 13,190 students)
CU Boulder vs. MATC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Boulder or MATC?
- University of Colorado Boulder is 237.1% more expensive to attend than MATC for in-state tuition ($14,784.00 vs. $4,386.00)
- Out of state tuition is 512.5% higher at CU Boulder than Milwaukee Area Technical College ($40,297.00 vs. $6,579.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee Area Technical College than CU Boulder ($9,047 vs. $22,640)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee Area Technical College are 95.8% lower than costs at University of Colorado Boulder ($8,658 vs. $16,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee Area Technical College than University of Colorado Boulder (74% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Colorado Boulder students is 32.6% larger than aid received Milwaukee Area Technical College ($10,838 vs. $8,175)
Which college is harder to get into, CU Boulder or MATC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MATC or CU Boulder .
CU Boulder vs. MATC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Boulder or MATC? 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 MATC and CU Boulder.
- Graduates from University of Colorado Boulder earn on average $23,600 more per year than MATC graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $33,300)
- Milwaukee Area Technical College students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CU Boulder graduates. ($11,250 vs. $19,500)
- MATC graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than CU Boulder graduates. ($116 vs. $201)
- More CU Boulder graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MATC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/