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Overview |
Metropolitan State College of Denver | National American University-Rapid City | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Rapid City, SD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,995 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #990 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | mscd.edu | national.edu | ||
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Costs |
Metropolitan State College of Denver | National American University-Rapid City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,445 | $15,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,277 | $15,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,411 | $12,213 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,805 | $23,855 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,930 | $4,972 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Metropolitan State College of Denver | National American University-Rapid City | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,163 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,951 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.03 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Metropolitan State College of Denver | National American University-Rapid City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Metropolitan State College of Denver | National American University-Rapid City | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $33,565 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $347 |
Diversity |
Metropolitan State College of Denver | National American University-Rapid City | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Metropolitan State College of Denver | National American University-Rapid City | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 93% | ||
Campus |
Metropolitan State College of Denver | National American University-Rapid City | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Metropolitan State College of Denver is larger than than National American University-Rapid City based on total student enrollment (16,995 students vs. 1,151 students)
Metropolitan State College of Denver vs. National American University-Rapid City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Metropolitan State College of Denver or National American University-Rapid City?
- National American University Rapid City is 82.2% more expensive to attend than Metropolitan State College of Denver for in-state tuition ($15,390.00 vs. $8,445.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.7% higher at Metropolitan State College of Denver than National American University Rapid City ($26,277.00 vs. $15,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Metropolitan State College of Denver than National American University-Rapid City ($14,805 vs. $23,855)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at National American University Rapid City are 1.6% lower than costs at Metropolitan State College of Denver ($12,213 vs. $12,411)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan State College of Denver than National American University Rapid City (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Metropolitan State College of Denver students is 19.3% larger than aid received National American University Rapid City ($5,930 vs. $4,972)
Which college is harder to get into, Metropolitan State College of Denver or National American University-Rapid City? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between National American University-Rapid City or Metropolitan State College of Denver .
- Accepted freshman National American University-Rapid City students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Metropolitan State College of Denver (3.03)
Metropolitan State College of Denver vs. National American University-Rapid City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Metropolitan State College of Denver or National American University-Rapid City? 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 National American University-Rapid City and Metropolitan State College of Denver.
- The graduation rate at National American University-Rapid City is higher than Metropolitan State College of Denver (22% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Metropolitan State College of Denver earn on average $3,100 more per year than National American University-Rapid City graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $39,500)
- Metropolitan State College of Denver students graduate with a $9,315 lower median federal student loan debt than National American University-Rapid City graduates. ($24,250 vs. $33,565)
- Metropolitan State College of Denver graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than National American University-Rapid City graduates. ($250 vs. $347)
- More Metropolitan State College of Denver graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National American University-Rapid City students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/