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Overview |
Metropolitan State University | Medgar | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,294 | 3,640 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | metrostate.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Metropolitan State University | Medgar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,571 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,571 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,347 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,322 | $8,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Metropolitan State University | Medgar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 612 | 11,553 | ||
| Admitted | 500 | 10,126 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 5.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Metropolitan State University | Medgar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Metropolitan State University | Medgar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,992 | $9,033 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $93 |
Diversity |
Metropolitan State University | Medgar | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 78% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Metropolitan State University | Medgar | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Metropolitan State University | Medgar | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Metropolitan State University is larger than than Medgar based on total student enrollment (6,294 students vs. 3,640 students)
Metropolitan State University vs. Medgar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Metropolitan State University or Medgar ?
- Metropolitan State University is 23.7% more expensive to attend than Medgar for in-state tuition ($8,571.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.6% higher at Medgar 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 CUNY Medgar Evers College than Metropolitan State University ($8,250 vs. $19,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Metropolitan State University are 53.9% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($11,644 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan State University than CUNY Medgar Evers College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Medgar Evers College students is 1.7% larger than aid received Metropolitan State University ($8,467 vs. $8,322)
Metropolitan State University vs. Medgar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Metropolitan State University or Medgar ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Medgar or Metropolitan State University .
- Medgar has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Metropolitan State University (81.7%)
Metropolitan State University vs. Medgar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Metropolitan State University or Medgar ? 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 Medgar and Metropolitan State University.
- The graduation rate at Medgar is higher than Metropolitan State University (39% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Metropolitan State University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Medgar graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $8,959 lower median federal student loan debt than Metropolitan State University graduates. ($9,033 vs. $17,992)
- Medgar graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Metropolitan State University graduates. ($93 vs. $186)
- More Metropolitan State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/