Metropolitan State vs. HSU

The following statements compare Metropolitan State University and Hardin-Simmons University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • HSU's tuition ($31,686) is more expensive than Metropolitan State ($9,780).
  • Metropolitan State's acceptance rate (81.70%) is lower than HSU (88.25%).
  • Metropolitan State has higher yield (26.20%) than HSU (17.14%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,095.
  • Metropolitan State's students to faculty ratio (14 to 1) is lower than HSU (16 to 1).
  • Metropolitan State (6,294 students) is larger than HSU (1,765 students) with more enrolled students.
  • HSU ($21,790) has higher amount of financial aid than Metropolitan State ($4,570).
  • HSU's graduation rate (57%) is higher than Metropolitan State (32%).
Metropolitan State University

Metropolitan State University

Public, 4 years • Saint Paul, MN #27 in Minnesota more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,684 In-State
$9,780 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,570
Test Scores
Admission
81.70% Acceptance Rate
26.20% Yield
Enrollment
5,488 Undergraduate
806 Graduate
3,637 Online Students
Graduation Rate
32% Graduation Rate
45% Transfer-out Rate
64% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
144 Faculties (full-time)
470 Staffs (full-time)
$89,034 Faculty Salary
$70,004 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Hardin-Simmons University

Hardin-Simmons University

Private, 4 years • Abilene, TX #53 in Texas more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$31,686
Financial Aid
$21,790
Test Scores
1,095 SAT
21 ACT
Admission
88.25% Acceptance Rate
17.14% Yield
Enrollment
1,347 Undergraduate
418 Graduate
179 Online Students
Graduation Rate
57% Graduation Rate
33% Transfer-out Rate
64% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
104 Faculties (full-time)
287 Staffs (full-time)
$64,905 Faculty Salary
$51,261 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,060 annual charge
-1,306 capacity
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