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Overview |
Metropolitan State University | CULVER | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Canton, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 6,294 | 999 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | metrostate.edu | culver.edu | ||
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Costs |
Metropolitan State University | CULVER | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,571 | $28,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,571 | $28,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $9,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,347 | $20,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,322 | $21,686 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Metropolitan State University | CULVER | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 612 | 1,246 | ||
| Admitted | 500 | 1,208 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 97% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1080 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Metropolitan State University | CULVER | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Metropolitan State University | CULVER | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,992 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $258 |
Diversity |
Metropolitan State University | CULVER | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Metropolitan State University | CULVER | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Metropolitan State University | CULVER | ||
| 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 CULVER based on total student enrollment (6,294 students vs. 999 students)
Metropolitan State University vs. CULVER Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Metropolitan State University or CULVER?
- Culver Stockton College is 234.9% more expensive to attend than Metropolitan State University for in-state tuition ($28,700.00 vs. $8,571.00)
- Out of state tuition is 234.9% higher at CULVER than Metropolitan State University ($28,700.00 vs. $8,571.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Metropolitan State University than CULVER ($19,347 vs. $20,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culver Stockton College are 25.6% lower than costs at Metropolitan State University ($9,270 vs. $11,644)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan State University as Culver Stockton College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culver Stockton College students is 160.6% larger than aid received Metropolitan State University ($21,686 vs. $8,322)
Metropolitan State University vs. CULVER Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Metropolitan State University or CULVER? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CULVER or Metropolitan State University .
- CULVER has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Metropolitan State University (81.7%)
Metropolitan State University vs. CULVER Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Metropolitan State University or CULVER? 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 CULVER and Metropolitan State University.
- The graduation rate at CULVER is higher than Metropolitan State University (41% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Metropolitan State University earn on average $8,600 more per year than CULVER graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $40,600)
- Metropolitan State University students graduate with a $7,008 lower median federal student loan debt than CULVER graduates. ($17,992 vs. $25,000)
- Metropolitan State University graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than CULVER graduates. ($186 vs. $258)
- More CULVER graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Metropolitan State University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/