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Overview |
Metropolitan State University | WSC | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Wayne, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,294 | 4,773 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | metrostate.edu | wsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Metropolitan State University | WSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,571 | $5,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,571 | $5,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $8,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,347 | $14,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,322 | $7,838 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Metropolitan State University | WSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 612 | - | ||
| Admitted | 500 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Metropolitan State University | WSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Metropolitan State University | WSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,992 | $20,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $207 |
Diversity |
Metropolitan State University | WSC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Metropolitan State University | WSC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Metropolitan State University | WSC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Metropolitan State University is larger than than WSC based on total student enrollment (6,294 students vs. 4,773 students)
Metropolitan State University vs. WSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Metropolitan State University or WSC?
- Metropolitan State University is 50.4% more expensive to attend than WSC for in-state tuition ($8,571.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.4% higher at Metropolitan State University than Wayne State College ($8,571.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State College than Metropolitan State University ($14,271 vs. $19,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State College are 31.3% lower than costs at Metropolitan State University ($8,870 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan State University than Wayne State College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Metropolitan State University students is 6.2% larger than aid received Wayne State College ($8,322 vs. $7,838)
Which college is harder to get into, Metropolitan State University or WSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSC or Metropolitan State University .
Metropolitan State University vs. WSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Metropolitan State University or WSC? 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 WSC and Metropolitan State University.
- The graduation rate at WSC is higher than Metropolitan State University (51% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Metropolitan State University earn on average $9,800 more per year than WSC graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $39,400)
- Metropolitan State University students graduate with a $2,058 lower median federal student loan debt than WSC graduates. ($17,992 vs. $20,050)
- Metropolitan State University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than WSC graduates. ($186 vs. $207)
- More WSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Metropolitan State University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/