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Overview |
Metropolitan State University | VSU | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,294 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | metrostate.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Metropolitan State University | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,571 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,571 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,347 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,322 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Metropolitan State University | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 612 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 500 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Metropolitan State University | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Metropolitan State University | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,992 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $305 |
Diversity |
Metropolitan State University | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 54% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Metropolitan State University | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Metropolitan State University | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Metropolitan State University is larger than than VSU based on total student enrollment (6,294 students vs. 4,648 students)
Metropolitan State University vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Metropolitan State University or VSU?
- Metropolitan State University is 54.7% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($8,571.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93% higher at VSU than Metropolitan State University ($16,542.00 vs. $8,571.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Metropolitan State University ($15,773 vs. $19,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 0.9% lower than costs at Metropolitan State University ($11,544 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan State University than Virginia State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 38.2% larger than aid received Metropolitan State University ($11,498 vs. $8,322)
Metropolitan State University vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Metropolitan State University or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Metropolitan State University .
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Metropolitan State University (81.7%)
Metropolitan State University vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Metropolitan State University or VSU? 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 VSU and Metropolitan State University.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Metropolitan State University (40% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Metropolitan State University earn on average $12,500 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $36,700)
- Metropolitan State University students graduate with a $11,508 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($17,992 vs. $29,500)
- Metropolitan State University graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($186 vs. $305)
- More Metropolitan State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/