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Overview |
Indiana State | Metropolitan State University | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 6,294 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | metrostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Metropolitan State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $8,571 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $8,571 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $11,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $19,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $8,322 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Metropolitan State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 612 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 500 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Indiana State | Metropolitan State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Metropolitan State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $17,992 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $186 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Metropolitan State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Indiana State | Metropolitan State University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | Metropolitan State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than Metropolitan State University based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 6,294 students)
Indiana State vs. Metropolitan State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Metropolitan State University?
- Indiana State University is 10.3% more expensive to attend than Metropolitan State University for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $8,571.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.6% higher at Indiana State than Metropolitan State University ($20,880.00 vs. $8,571.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than Metropolitan State University ($12,688 vs. $19,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana State University are 2.6% lower than costs at Metropolitan State University ($11,350 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan State University than Indiana State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 29.8% larger than aid received Metropolitan State University ($10,802 vs. $8,322)
Indiana State vs. Metropolitan State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana 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 Indiana State .
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Metropolitan State University (81.7%)
Indiana State vs. Metropolitan State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana 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 Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is higher than Metropolitan State University (42% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Metropolitan State University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $40,400)
- Metropolitan State University students graduate with a $5,728 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($17,992 vs. $23,720)
- Metropolitan State University graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($186 vs. $245)
- More Metropolitan State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/