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