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Metropolitan State University vs Saint Cloud State University

Side by side on admissions, cost, and fit, from the same verified school records.

Metropolitan State University Saint Cloud State University
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 99% 95%
SAT range (mid 50%) n/a 1,025-1,260
ACT range (mid 50%) 16-21 17-25
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $16,863 $13,529
Sticker cost of attendance $25,172 $21,116
Graduation rate 44% 40%
Retention rate 68% 71%
Undergraduates 5,616 5,088
Student-faculty ratio 15:1 18:1
Setting Saint Paul, MN Saint Cloud, MN
Type Public Public

Highlighted values mark the stronger figure on cost and outcomes. Verified for the cycle.

Common questions

Is Metropolitan State University or Saint Cloud State University harder to get into?

Saint Cloud State University is more selective, with a 95% acceptance rate versus 99% at Metropolitan State University. Both should be treated as reaches unless your stats sit at or above the mid-50% range shown above.

Which is cheaper, Metropolitan State University or Saint Cloud State University?

Saint Cloud State University has the lower average net price ($13,529 versus $16,863). Net price is what families actually pay after grants and scholarships, so it is a truer comparison than sticker price. Run each school's net price calculator for your own income.