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California State University-Northridge CSUMB CSU CSUDH University of Minnesota-Crookston California State University-San Marcos Cal State East Bay San Francisco State Minnesota Sonoma State University California State University-San Bernardino CSU Bakersfield| Metropolitan State University | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Metropolitan State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,294 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | metrostate.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
Metropolitan State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,571 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,571 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,347 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,322 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
Metropolitan State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 612 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 500 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Metropolitan State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Metropolitan State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,992 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $156 |
Diversity |
Metropolitan State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Metropolitan State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Metropolitan State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Metropolitan State University is larger than than CSU Channel Islands based on total student enrollment (6,294 students vs. 6,128 students)
Metropolitan State University vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Metropolitan State University or CSU Channel Islands?
- Metropolitan State University is 49.3% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($8,571.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.6% higher at CSU Channel Islands than Metropolitan State University ($17,622.00 vs. $8,571.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Channel Islands than Metropolitan State University ($13,540 vs. $19,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Metropolitan State University are 40% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($11,644 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan State University than California State University Channel Islands (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 13.1% larger than aid received Metropolitan State University ($9,412 vs. $8,322)
Metropolitan State University vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Metropolitan State University or CSU Channel Islands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Channel Islands or Metropolitan State University .
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Metropolitan State University (81.7%)
Metropolitan State University vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Metropolitan State University or CSU Channel Islands? 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 CSU Channel Islands and Metropolitan State University.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than Metropolitan State University (54% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Metropolitan State University earn on average $3,100 more per year than CSU Channel Islands graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $46,100)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $2,809 lower median federal student loan debt than Metropolitan State University graduates. ($15,183 vs. $17,992)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Metropolitan State University graduates. ($156 vs. $186)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Metropolitan State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/