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Overview |
CSU Bakersfield | Menlo | ||
| Location | Bakersfield, CA | Atherton, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,787 | 840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csub.edu | menlo.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Bakersfield | Menlo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $50,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $50,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,430 | $15,537 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,567 | $28,158 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,437 | $41,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU Bakersfield | Menlo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,950 | 3,041 | ||
| Admitted | 12,303 | 2,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 67.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | 8.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU Bakersfield | Menlo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Bakersfield | Menlo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,168 | $21,062 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $217 |
Diversity |
CSU Bakersfield | Menlo | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 54% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
CSU Bakersfield | Menlo | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 22% | ||
Campus |
CSU Bakersfield | Menlo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Bakersfield is larger than than Menlo based on total student enrollment (9,787 students vs. 840 students)
CSU Bakersfield vs. Menlo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Bakersfield or Menlo?
- Menlo College is 774.1% more expensive to attend than CSU Bakersfield for in-state tuition ($50,190.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 184.8% higher at Menlo than California State University Bakersfield ($50,190.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Bakersfield than Menlo ($6,567 vs. $28,158)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Bakersfield are 7.7% lower than costs at Menlo College ($14,430 vs. $15,537)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Menlo College than California State University Bakersfield (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Menlo College students is 235.9% larger than aid received California State University Bakersfield ($41,775 vs. $12,437)
CSU Bakersfield vs. Menlo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Bakersfield or Menlo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Menlo or CSU Bakersfield .
- CSU Bakersfield has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Menlo (67.8%)
CSU Bakersfield vs. Menlo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Bakersfield or Menlo? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Menlo and CSU Bakersfield.
- The graduation rate at CSU Bakersfield is higher than Menlo College (41% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Menlo College earn on average $5,600 more per year than CSU Bakersfield graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $48,300)
- California State University Bakersfield students graduate with a $7,894 lower median federal student loan debt than Menlo graduates. ($13,168 vs. $21,062)
- CSU Bakersfield graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Menlo graduates. ($136 vs. $217)
- More Menlo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Bakersfield students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/