by our College Data Analytics TeamIs WITC worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
WITC is ranked #427 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 10% for value). Within Wisconsin, it ranks #2 of 57 for value.
Read the full WITC value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Northwood Technical College is ranked #33 out of #62 in Wisconsin for quality and #2 out of #57 for Wisconsin value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the WITC financial aid page to be sure.
Northwood Technical College is ranked #427 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
The quality education Northwood 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 WITC costs about $11,572. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $46,286 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $14,728 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $8,989 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $11,572 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $46,286 |
*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 WITC net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What WITC 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 WITC 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 | $58,912 | — | — |
| All Students | $46,286 | #427 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $35,956 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $58,912 | — | — |
| All Students | $46,286 | #2 | B- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $35,956 | — | — |
*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 WITC shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $6,525 |
| $30K–$48K | $7,397 |
| $48K–$75K | $10,284 |
| $75K–$110K | $13,558 |
| Over $110K | $13,166 |
About 55% of WITC undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $5,261 per year. Get more details on the WITC financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average WITC 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.