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Overview |
Metropolitan State University | Saint John's | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Collegeville, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,294 | 1,645 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #297 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | metrostate.edu | csbsju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Metropolitan State University | Saint John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,571 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,571 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $11,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,347 | $27,982 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,322 | $37,533 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Metropolitan State University | Saint John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 612 | 1,592 | ||
| Admitted | 500 | 1,373 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 915/1185 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Metropolitan State University | Saint John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Metropolitan State University | Saint John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $64,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,992 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $279 |
Diversity |
Metropolitan State University | Saint John's | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 97% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Metropolitan State University | Saint John's | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Metropolitan State University | Saint John's | ||
| 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 Saint John's based on total student enrollment (6,294 students vs. 1,645 students)
Metropolitan State University vs. Saint John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Metropolitan State University or Saint John's?
- Saint Johns University is 494.4% more expensive to attend than Metropolitan State University for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $8,571.00)
- Out of state tuition is 494.4% higher at Saint John's than Metropolitan State University ($50,950.00 vs. $8,571.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Metropolitan State University than Saint John's ($19,347 vs. $27,982)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Metropolitan State University are 2.1% lower than costs at Saint Johns University ($11,644 vs. $11,890)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan State University as Saint Johns University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 351% larger than aid received Metropolitan State University ($37,533 vs. $8,322)
Metropolitan State University vs. Saint John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Metropolitan State University or Saint John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint John's or Metropolitan State University .
- Saint John's has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Metropolitan State University (81.7%)
Metropolitan State University vs. Saint John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Metropolitan State University or Saint John's? 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 Saint John's and Metropolitan State University.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than Metropolitan State University (80% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $15,200 more per year than Metropolitan State University graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $49,200)
- Metropolitan State University students graduate with a $9,008 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint John's graduates. ($17,992 vs. $27,000)
- Metropolitan State University graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Saint John's graduates. ($186 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Metropolitan State University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/