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Overview |
Metropolitan State University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,294 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | metrostate.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Metropolitan State University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,571 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,571 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,347 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,322 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Metropolitan State University | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 612 | - | ||
| Admitted | 500 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.05 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Metropolitan State University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Metropolitan State University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,992 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $222 |
Diversity |
Metropolitan State University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Metropolitan State University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Metropolitan State University | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Metropolitan State University is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (6,294 students vs. 4,241 students)
Metropolitan State University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Metropolitan State University or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 80.3% more expensive to attend than Metropolitan State University for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $8,571.00)
- Out of state tuition is 170.6% higher at Penn College than Metropolitan State University ($23,190.00 vs. $8,571.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Metropolitan State University than Penn College ($19,347 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Metropolitan State University are 4.2% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($11,644 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan State University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Metropolitan State University students is 14.7% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($8,322 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Metropolitan State University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Metropolitan State University .
Metropolitan State University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Metropolitan State University or Penn 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 Penn College and Metropolitan State University.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Metropolitan State University (42% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Metropolitan State University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $44,400)
- Metropolitan State University students graduate with a $3,508 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($17,992 vs. $21,500)
- Metropolitan State University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($186 vs. $222)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Metropolitan State University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/