Saint Paul, MN · Saint Cloud, MN · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Metropolitan State University | Saint Cloud State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 98.7% | 94.8% |
| In-State Tuition | $9,840 | $10,245 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | N/A | $10,245 |
| Average Net Price | $16,615 | $14,735 |
| Graduation Rate | 44.0% | 40.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 6,660 | 10,732 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 15 | 18 |
GradFax Analysis
Metropolitan State University accepts 98.7% of applicants. Saint Cloud State University accepts 94.8%. Tuition is close: $9,840 at Metropolitan State University, $10,245 at Saint Cloud State University. Metropolitan State University graduates 44% of students in 6 years. Saint Cloud State University graduates 40%.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Saint Cloud State University. It accepts 94.8% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Saint Cloud State University, on average. After aid, students pay $14,735/year versus $16,615/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Metropolitan State University: 44% of students finish in 6 years. Saint Cloud State University is at 40%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.