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Overview |
Metropolitan State University | TSU | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,005 | 8,469 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1013 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | metrostate.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Metropolitan State University | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,571 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,571 | $20,037 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,864 | $10,914 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,233 | $15,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,021 | $9,437 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 97% |
Admission |
Metropolitan State University | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 542 | 7,867 | ||
| Admitted | 523 | 7,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.2% | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1000 | |||
| 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, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Metropolitan State University | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Metropolitan State University | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,992 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $303 |
Diversity |
Metropolitan State University | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 54% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Metropolitan State University | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Metropolitan State University | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Southern University is larger than than Metropolitan State University based on total student enrollment (8,469 students vs. 6,005 students)
Metropolitan State University vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Metropolitan State University or TSU?
- Metropolitan State University is 15.2% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($8,571.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.8% higher at TSU than Metropolitan State University ($20,037.00 vs. $8,571.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than Metropolitan State University ($15,021 vs. $18,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 45.4% lower than costs at Metropolitan State University ($10,914 vs. $15,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Metropolitan State University (97% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 17.7% larger than aid received Metropolitan State University ($9,437 vs. $8,021)
Metropolitan State University vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Metropolitan State University or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or Metropolitan State University .
- Metropolitan State University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than TSU (93.4%)
Metropolitan State University vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Metropolitan State University or TSU? 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 TSU and Metropolitan State University.
- The graduation rate at Metropolitan State University is higher than Texas Southern University (29% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Metropolitan State University earn on average $13,000 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $36,200)
- Metropolitan State University students graduate with a $11,366 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($17,992 vs. $29,358)
- Metropolitan State University graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($186 vs. $303)
- More Metropolitan State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/