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Overview |
UB | Metropolitan State University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 6,294 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | metrostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | Metropolitan State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $8,571 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $8,571 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $11,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $19,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $8,322 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
UB | Metropolitan State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | 612 | ||
| Admitted | 134 | 500 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 920/1050 | |||
| 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 |
UB | Metropolitan State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | Metropolitan State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $17,992 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $186 |
Diversity |
UB | Metropolitan State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UB | Metropolitan State University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UB | Metropolitan State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Metropolitan State University is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (6,294 students vs. 3,288 students)
UB vs. Metropolitan State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Metropolitan State University?
- Metropolitan State University is 17.5% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($8,571.00 vs. $7,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142% higher at UB than Metropolitan State University ($20,746.00 vs. $8,571.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Baltimore than Metropolitan State University ($18,122 vs. $19,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Metropolitan State University are 66.2% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($11,644 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan State University than University of Baltimore (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Metropolitan State University students is 10.3% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($8,322 vs. $7,544)
UB vs. Metropolitan State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or Metropolitan State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Metropolitan State University or UB .
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than Metropolitan State University (81.7%)
UB vs. Metropolitan State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB or Metropolitan State University? 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 Metropolitan State University and UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $11,400 more per year than Metropolitan State University graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $49,200)
- Metropolitan State University students graduate with a $3,508 lower median federal student loan debt than UB graduates. ($17,992 vs. $21,500)
- Metropolitan State University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than UB graduates. ($186 vs. $222)
- More Metropolitan State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/