- Capella University is a private school while Saint Cloud State University (Saint Cloud State) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Minnesota.
- Capella University has more expensive tuition of $14,436 than Saint Cloud State ($10,117).
- Capella University is larger with 39,727 students than Saint Cloud State (10,420 students).
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| #264 in National Universities #29 in Minnesota | Rankings | #23 in Minnesota |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Minneapolis, MN | Location | Saint Cloud, MN |
| Known as | Saint Cloud State | |
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $14,436 | Undergraduate | $10,117 |
| $15,066 | Graduate | $10,484 Minnesota residents $15,314 out-of-state |
| $3,309 | Financial Aid | $5,564 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $40 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 85.78% | |
| Yield | 27.54% | |
| Test Scores | 1,135 SAT, 21 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 39,727 | Total Students | 10,420 |
| 13,280 | Undergraduate | 8,569 |
| 26,447 | Graduate | 1,851 |
| 39,727 | Online Enrollment | 1,587 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | |
| Transfer-out Rate | 36% | |
| 36% | Retention Rate | 69% |
| $72,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,599) $6,220 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 35 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 177 Full-time 1,155 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 381 Full-time 191 Part-time |
| 708 Full-time 1,190 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 921 Full-time 319 Part-time |
| $64,718 for Faculties $70,383 Part-time | Average Salary | $89,429 for Faculties $69,401 Part-time |