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Overview |
Metropolitan State University | UW-Superior | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Superior, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,294 | 2,710 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #885 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | metrostate.edu | uwsuper.edu | ||
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Costs |
Metropolitan State University | UW-Superior | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,571 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,571 | $14,108 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $7,013 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,347 | $12,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,322 | $3,691 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Metropolitan State University | UW-Superior | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 612 | 2,319 | ||
| Admitted | 500 | 2,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
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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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Metropolitan State University | UW-Superior | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Metropolitan State University | UW-Superior | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,992 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $237 |
Diversity |
Metropolitan State University | UW-Superior | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Metropolitan State University | UW-Superior | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Metropolitan State University | UW-Superior | ||
| 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 UW-Superior based on total student enrollment (6,294 students vs. 2,710 students)
Metropolitan State University vs. UW-Superior Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Metropolitan State University or UW-Superior?
- Metropolitan State University is 31.2% more expensive to attend than UW-Superior for in-state tuition ($8,571.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.6% higher at UW-Superior than Metropolitan State University ($14,108.00 vs. $8,571.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Superior than Metropolitan State University ($12,908 vs. $19,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Superior are 66% lower than costs at Metropolitan State University ($7,013 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan State University than University of Wisconsin Superior (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Metropolitan State University students is 125.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Superior ($8,322 vs. $3,691)
Metropolitan State University vs. UW-Superior Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Metropolitan State University or UW-Superior? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Superior or Metropolitan State University .
- UW-Superior has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Metropolitan State University (81.7%)
Metropolitan State University vs. UW-Superior Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Metropolitan State University or UW-Superior? 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-Superior and Metropolitan State University.
- The graduation rate at UW-Superior is higher than Metropolitan State University (44% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Metropolitan State University earn on average $11,500 more per year than UW-Superior graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $37,700)
- Metropolitan State University students graduate with a $5,008 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Superior graduates. ($17,992 vs. $23,000)
- Metropolitan State University graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Superior graduates. ($186 vs. $237)
- More UW-Superior graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Metropolitan State University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/