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UW-Eau Claire UWSP University of Wisconsin-River Falls University of Minnesota-Crookston Minnesota State University-Mankato UWM University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-La Crosse UW-Green Bay Minnesota UWO UW-Superior| Metropolitan State University | University of Wisconsin Stout | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Metropolitan State University | UW-Stout | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Menomonie, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,294 | 7,234 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #748 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | metrostate.edu | uwstout.edu | ||
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Costs |
Metropolitan State University | UW-Stout | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,571 | $7,014 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,571 | $15,281 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $8,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,347 | $15,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,322 | $4,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
Metropolitan State University | UW-Stout | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 612 | 6,231 | ||
| Admitted | 500 | 5,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
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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 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Metropolitan State University | UW-Stout | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Metropolitan State University | UW-Stout | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,992 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $263 |
Diversity |
Metropolitan State University | UW-Stout | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Metropolitan State University | UW-Stout | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Metropolitan State University | UW-Stout | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin Stout is larger than than Metropolitan State University based on total student enrollment (7,234 students vs. 6,294 students)
Metropolitan State University vs. UW-Stout Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Metropolitan State University or UW-Stout?
- Metropolitan State University is 22.2% more expensive to attend than UW-Stout for in-state tuition ($8,571.00 vs. $7,014.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.3% higher at UW-Stout than Metropolitan State University ($15,281.00 vs. $8,571.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stout than Metropolitan State University ($15,510 vs. $19,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stout are 38.7% lower than costs at Metropolitan State University ($8,398 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan State University than University of Wisconsin Stout (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Metropolitan State University students is 75.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stout ($8,322 vs. $4,736)
Metropolitan State University vs. UW-Stout Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Metropolitan State University or UW-Stout? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Stout or Metropolitan State University .
- UW-Stout has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Metropolitan State University (81.7%)
Metropolitan State University vs. UW-Stout Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Metropolitan State University or UW-Stout? 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 UW-Stout and Metropolitan State University.
- The graduation rate at UW-Stout is higher than Metropolitan State University (53% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Metropolitan State University earn on average $2,200 more per year than UW-Stout graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $47,000)
- Metropolitan State University students graduate with a $7,508 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Stout graduates. ($17,992 vs. $25,500)
- Metropolitan State University graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Stout graduates. ($186 vs. $263)
- More UW-Stout graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Metropolitan State University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/