Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) vs Mid Michigan College

Fox Valley Technical College and Mid Michigan College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer diverse educational opportunities to students seeking a path to success. While they share a commitment to academic excellence, these colleges differ in several key aspects. Fox Valley Technical College boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a broader range of students, while Mid Michigan College maintains a smaller student body, fostering a more intimate learning environment. In terms of academic offerings, Fox Valley Technical College excels in technical and vocational programs, preparing students for in-demand careers, while Mid Michigan College offers a wider range of liberal arts and transfer programs, catering to students seeking a traditional four-year degree. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details and discover which college aligns best with your academic aspirations and career goals.

	Fox Valley Technical College	Mid Michigan College
Overview
Location	Appleton, Wisconsin	Harrison, Michigan
Campus setting	Suburb: Midsize	Rural: Fringe
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	75.0%	53.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	Open Admission
Application fees	$30
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants
Total number of admissions given out
Admitted students who chose to enroll
Yield rate
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		Not required
High school GPA	N/A	N/A
Recommendation letters	N/A	N/A
High school transcript	N/A	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $18,292 Out of state: $20,407	$19,458
Average net price	$9,836	$8,421
Tuition	In state: $4,230 Out of state: $6,345	$7,406
Room & board
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	55.0% Average amount $4,555	94.0% Average amount $4,748
Students receiving federal student loan	29.0% Average amount $4,758	24.0% Average amount $4,963
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $9,884	1.0% Average amount $10,298

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	11,664 Men 55.1% Women 44.9%	3,297 Men 35.2% Women 64.8%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	1.3%	3.3%
International students	0.7%	N/A
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Midsize	Rural: Fringe
Dormitory capacity	N/A	N/A
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	N/A
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Wisconsin Illinois Michigan California Tennessee	Michigan Texas Missouri Florida Indiana

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Business Automotive Technology Transportation and Logistics Law Enforcement and Firefighting	Health Professions Liberal Arts Business Automotive Technology Computer and Information Science
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	25:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	55.6%	10.3%
Dropout rate	29.5%	52.5%
Transferred out	10.1%	27.1%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $47,184 Year 2: $60,161 Year 3: $62,009 Computer Programming (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $49,000 Year 2: $47,729 Year 3: $56,164 Fire Protection (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $49,136 Year 3: $55,465 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $53,515 Year 2: $48,041 Year 3: $54,300 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $44,810 Year 2: $41,937 Year 3: $50,892 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $49,801 Year 2: $44,418 Year 3: $50,875 Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $48,823 Year 3: $48,755 Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $37,105 Year 2: $45,435 Year 3: $48,200 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $42,514 Year 2: $42,012 Year 3: $43,990 Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $39,729 Year 3: $43,362	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $56,228 Year 2: $56,908 Year 3: $55,267 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $40,553 Year 2: $40,896 Year 3: $40,524 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $20,632 Year 2: $27,552 Year 3: $33,354 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $21,232 Year 2: $19,749 Year 3: $28,144 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,484 Year 3: $27,985 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: N/A Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $37,201 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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