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WVU Fairmont State Marshall University Morgan State UW-Platteville Buffalo State College Morehead State University University of Charleston Bowie State University Southwest Tech UWM Herzing University-Madison| West Virginia State University | Madison Area Technical College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WVSU | Madison College | ||
| Location | Institute, WV | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,785 | 12,982 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wvstateu.edu | matcmadison.edu | ||
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Costs |
WVSU | Madison College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,122 | $4,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,810 | $6,509 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,214 | $15,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,684 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,482 | $5,289 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 38% |
Admission |
WVSU | Madison College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,775 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,669 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 30, 2024 |
Academics |
WVSU | Madison College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WVSU | Madison College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,700 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $13,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $134 |
Diversity |
WVSU | Madison College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
WVSU | Madison College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 3% | ||
Campus |
WVSU | Madison College | ||
| 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
- Madison Area Technical College is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (12,982 students vs. 3,785 students)
WVSU vs. Madison College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WVSU or Madison College?
- West Virginia State University is 88.7% more expensive to attend than Madison College for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $4,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.2% higher at WVSU than Madison Area Technical College ($13,810.00 vs. $6,509.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Madison Area Technical College than WVSU ($11,588 vs. $11,684)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 22.9% lower than costs at Madison Area Technical College ($12,214 vs. $15,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia State University than Madison Area Technical College (90% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 79.3% larger than aid received Madison Area Technical College ($9,482 vs. $5,289)
Which college is harder to get into, WVSU or Madison College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madison College or WVSU .
WVSU vs. Madison College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WVSU or Madison College? 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 Madison College and WVSU.
- Graduates from Madison Area Technical College earn on average $5,000 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($37,700 vs. $32,700)
- Madison Area Technical College students graduate with a $10,250 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($13,000 vs. $23,250)
- Madison College graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($134 vs. $240)
- More Madison College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/