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AAMU Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University University of Minnesota-Crookston AUM Jacksonville State University Minnesota Concordia University-Saint Paul CAU South Carolina State University| Alabama State University | Metropolitan State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | Metropolitan State University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 6,294 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | metrostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Metropolitan State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $8,571 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $8,571 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $11,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $19,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $8,322 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Metropolitan State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 612 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 500 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Metropolitan State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Metropolitan State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $17,992 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $186 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Metropolitan State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama State | Metropolitan State University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Metropolitan State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Metropolitan State University is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (6,294 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. Metropolitan State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Metropolitan State University?
- Metropolitan State University is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($8,571.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.3% higher at Alabama State than Metropolitan State University ($16,656.00 vs. $8,571.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Metropolitan State University ($13,176 vs. $19,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 92.5% lower than costs at Metropolitan State University ($6,050 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan State University than Alabama State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 20.5% larger than aid received Metropolitan State University ($10,029 vs. $8,322)
Alabama State vs. Metropolitan State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Metropolitan State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Metropolitan State University or Alabama State .
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Metropolitan State University (81.7%)
Alabama State vs. Metropolitan State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Metropolitan State University? 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 Metropolitan State University and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Metropolitan State University is higher than Alabama State University (29% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Metropolitan State University earn on average $19,700 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $29,500)
- Metropolitan State University students graduate with a $14,099 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($17,992 vs. $32,091)
- Metropolitan State University graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($186 vs. $331)
- More Metropolitan State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/