- Both Metropolitan State University (Metropolitan State) and University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (UMTC) are public.
- Both schools are located in Minnesota.
- UMTC has more expensive tuition of $36,402 than Metropolitan State ($9,780).
- UMTC has tighter acceptance rate of 49.59% than Metropolitan State (55.54%).
- UMTC is larger with 54,955 students than Metropolitan State (6,294 students).
| Metropolitan State University View More Rivals | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities View More Rivals | |
| #27 in Minnesota | Rankings | #88 in National Universities #4 in Minnesota |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Saint Paul, MN | Location | Minneapolis, MN |
Metropolitan State| Known as | UMTC | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,684 Minnesota residents $9,780 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $16,488 Minnesota residents $36,402 out-of-state |
| $10,570 Minnesota residents $10,977 out-of-state | Graduate | $21,091 Minnesota residents $31,555 out-of-state |
| $4,570 | Financial Aid | $10,416 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 | Application Fee | $55 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 55.54% | Acceptance Rate | 49.59% |
| 23.64% | Yield | 28.57% |
| Test Scores | 1,378 SAT, 29 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 6,294 | Total Students | 54,955 |
| 5,488 | Undergraduate | 39,248 |
| 806 | Graduate | 15,707 |
| 3,637 | Online Enrollment | 1,978 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 32% | Graduation Rate | 84% |
| 45% | Transfer-out Rate | 9% |
| 64% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $51,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $61,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| Not offered or not Reported | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,558) $7,054 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 144 Full-time 475 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 3,639 Full-time 1,296 Part-time |
| 470 Full-time 544 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 16,080 Full-time 2,544 Part-time |
| $89,034 for Faculties $70,004 Part-time | Average Salary | $112,620 for Faculties $70,901 Part-time |