- Capella University is a private school while Metropolitan State University (Metropolitan State) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Minnesota.
- Capella University has more expensive tuition of $14,436 than Metropolitan State ($9,780).
- Capella University is larger with 39,727 students than Metropolitan State (6,294 students).
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| #264 in National Universities #29 in Minnesota | Rankings | #27 in Minnesota |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Minneapolis, MN | Location | Saint Paul, MN |
| Known as | Metropolitan State | |
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $14,436 | Undergraduate | $9,684 Minnesota residents $9,780 out-of-state |
| $15,066 | Graduate | $10,570 Minnesota residents $10,977 out-of-state |
| $3,309 | Financial Aid | $4,570 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $20 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 55.54% | |
| Yield | 23.64% | |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 39,727 | Total Students | 6,294 |
| 13,280 | Undergraduate | 5,488 |
| 26,447 | Graduate | 806 |
| 39,727 | Online Enrollment | 3,637 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | |
| Transfer-out Rate | 45% | |
| 36% | Retention Rate | 64% |
| $72,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $51,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 35 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 177 Full-time 1,155 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 144 Full-time 475 Part-time |
| 708 Full-time 1,190 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 470 Full-time 544 Part-time |
| $64,718 for Faculties $70,383 Part-time | Average Salary | $89,034 for Faculties $70,004 Part-time |