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Overview |
Metropolitan State University | Clarkson College | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,294 | 1,133 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | metrostate.edu | clarksoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Metropolitan State University | Clarkson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,571 | $14,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,571 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $7,284 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,347 | $14,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,322 | $9,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Metropolitan State University | Clarkson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 612 | 66 | ||
| Admitted | 500 | 37 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 |
Academics |
Metropolitan State University | Clarkson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Metropolitan State University | Clarkson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,992 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $258 |
Diversity |
Metropolitan State University | Clarkson College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Metropolitan State University | Clarkson College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Metropolitan State University | Clarkson College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Metropolitan State University is larger than than Clarkson College based on total student enrollment (6,294 students vs. 1,133 students)
Metropolitan State University vs. Clarkson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Metropolitan State University or Clarkson College?
- Clarkson College is 73.6% more expensive to attend than Metropolitan State University for in-state tuition ($14,880.00 vs. $8,571.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.6% higher at Clarkson College than Metropolitan State University ($14,880.00 vs. $8,571.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson College than Metropolitan State University ($14,506 vs. $19,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson College are 59.9% lower than costs at Metropolitan State University ($7,284 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan State University than Clarkson College (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson College students is 14.8% larger than aid received Metropolitan State University ($9,554 vs. $8,322)
Metropolitan State University vs. Clarkson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Metropolitan State University or Clarkson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson College or Metropolitan State University .
- Metropolitan State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Clarkson College (56.1%)
Metropolitan State University vs. Clarkson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Metropolitan State University or Clarkson College? 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 Clarkson College and Metropolitan State University.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson College is higher than Metropolitan State University (56% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Clarkson College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Metropolitan State University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $49,200)
- Metropolitan State University students graduate with a $7,008 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson College graduates. ($17,992 vs. $25,000)
- Metropolitan State University graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson College graduates. ($186 vs. $258)
- More Clarkson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Metropolitan State University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/