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Overview |
Metropolitan State University | Parkside | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,294 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | metrostate.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Metropolitan State University | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,571 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,571 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,347 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,322 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Metropolitan State University | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 612 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 500 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
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| 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 | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Metropolitan State University | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,992 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $237 |
Diversity |
Metropolitan State University | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Metropolitan State University | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Metropolitan State University | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Metropolitan State University is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (6,294 students vs. 3,947 students)
Metropolitan State University vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Metropolitan State University or Parkside?
- Metropolitan State University is 36.1% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($8,571.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70% higher at Parkside than Metropolitan State University ($14,568.00 vs. $8,571.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Metropolitan State University ($8,510 vs. $19,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 46.2% lower than costs at Metropolitan State University ($7,966 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan State University than University of Wisconsin Parkside (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Metropolitan State University students is 17.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($8,322 vs. $7,098)
Metropolitan State University vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Metropolitan State University or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Metropolitan State University .
- Metropolitan State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Parkside (72.8%)
Metropolitan State University vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Metropolitan State University or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Metropolitan State University.
- The graduation rate at Metropolitan State University is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (29% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Metropolitan State University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $41,000)
- Metropolitan State University students graduate with a $4,973 lower median federal student loan debt than Parkside graduates. ($17,992 vs. $22,965)
- Metropolitan State University graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Parkside graduates. ($186 vs. $237)
- More Metropolitan State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/