- Metropolitan State University (Metropolitan State) is a public school while University of Northwestern-St Paul is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Minnesota.
- University of Northwestern-St Paul has more expensive tuition of $36,830 than Metropolitan State ($9,780).
- Metropolitan State has tighter acceptance rate of 55.54% than University of Northwestern-St Paul (93.40%).
- Metropolitan State is larger with 6,294 students than University of Northwestern-St Paul (3,253 students).
| Metropolitan State University View More Rivals | University of Northwestern-St Paul View More Rivals | |
| #27 in Minnesota | Rankings | #12 in Minnesota |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Saint Paul, MN | Location | Saint Paul, MN |
Metropolitan State| Known as | University of Northwestern (MN) | Northwestern |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,684 Minnesota residents $9,780 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $36,830 |
| $10,570 Minnesota residents $10,977 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,720 |
| $4,570 | Financial Aid | $19,837 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 | Application Fee | $50 |
| 55.54% | Acceptance Rate | 93.40% |
| 23.64% | Yield | 35.75% |
| Test Scores | 1,140 SAT, 24 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 6,294 | Total Students | 3,253 |
| 5,488 | Undergraduate | 3,161 |
| 806 | Graduate | 92 |
| 3,637 | Online Enrollment | 1,295 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 32% | Graduation Rate | 70% |
| 45% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 64% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $51,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,400 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| Not offered or not Reported | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 966) $6,300 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 | 15 to 1 |
| 144 Full-time 475 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 76 Full-time 208 Part-time |
| 470 Full-time 544 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 351 Full-time 347 Part-time |
| $89,034 for Faculties $70,004 Part-time | Average Salary | $56,685 for Faculties $55,006 Part-time |