by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Southwest Tech worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Southwest Tech is ranked #673 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 10% for value). Within Wisconsin, it ranks #9 of 57 for value.
Below is the detailed Southwest Tech value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is ranked #35 out of #62 in Wisconsin for quality and #9 out of #57 for Wisconsin value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Southwest Tech financial aid page to be sure.
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is ranked #673 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
The quality education Southwest Wisconsin Technical College provides combined with its relatively low cost makes this school a great value.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Southwest Tech costs about $14,671. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $58,686 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $18,118 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $12,896 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $14,671 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $58,686 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Southwest Tech net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Southwest Tech costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Southwest Tech degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $72,472 | — | — |
| All Students | $58,686 | #673 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $51,584 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $72,472 | — | — |
| All Students | $58,686 | #9 | B+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $51,584 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Southwest Tech shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $7,569 |
| $30K–$48K | $7,745 |
| $48K–$75K | $10,682 |
| $75K–$110K | $14,133 |
| Over $110K | $14,277 |
About 66% of Southwest Tech undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $4,409 per year. Get more details on the Southwest Tech financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Southwest Tech cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.