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Overview |
MATC | UWM | ||
| Location | Milwaukee, WI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,211 | 22,676 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #840 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | matc.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
MATC | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,304 | $8,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,455 | $19,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,992 | $10,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,371 | $16,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,646 | $5,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 78% |
Admission |
MATC | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 16,852 | ||
| Admitted | - | 14,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
MATC | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MATC | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,250 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $116 | $258 |
Diversity |
MATC | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
MATC | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 12% | ||
Campus |
MATC | UWM | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is larger than than MATC based on total student enrollment (22,676 students vs. 12,211 students)
MATC vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MATC or UWM?
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is 88% more expensive to attend than MATC for in-state tuition ($8,091.00 vs. $4,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 209.2% higher at UWM than Milwaukee Area Technical College ($19,956.00 vs. $6,455.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee Area Technical College than UWM ($9,371 vs. $16,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee Area Technical College are 36.3% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($7,992 vs. $10,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee than Milwaukee Area Technical College (78% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Milwaukee students is 5.6% larger than aid received Milwaukee Area Technical College ($5,963 vs. $5,646)
Which college is harder to get into, MATC or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or MATC .
MATC vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MATC or UWM? 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 UWM and MATC.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn on average $12,800 more per year than MATC graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $33,300)
- Milwaukee Area Technical College students graduate with a $13,708 lower median federal student loan debt than UWM graduates. ($11,250 vs. $24,958)
- MATC graduates are paying $142 less per month on federal student loans than UWM graduates. ($116 vs. $258)
- More UWM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MATC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/