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Sacramento State San Francisco State Humboldt State University San Jose State UC Merced Cal State Fullerton Sonoma State University California State University-Fresno Cal State East Bay UC Davis Cal Poly San Diego State| California State University Chico | Menlo College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Menlo | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Atherton, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 800 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | menlo.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Menlo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $48,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $48,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $16,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $29,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $34,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Menlo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | 3,357 | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | 2,072 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 61.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 9.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| 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 | Menlo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Menlo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $21,062 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $217 |
Diversity |
CSU | Menlo | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
CSU | Menlo | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 22% | ||
Campus |
CSU | 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 Chico is larger than than Menlo based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 800 students)
CSU vs. Menlo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Menlo?
- Menlo College is 740.5% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($48,260.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173.9% higher at Menlo than California State University Chico ($48,260.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Chico than Menlo ($15,517 vs. $29,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Chico are 6.8% lower than costs at Menlo College ($15,212 vs. $16,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Menlo College than California State University Chico (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Menlo College students is 278% larger than aid received California State University Chico ($34,632 vs. $9,162)
CSU vs. Menlo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Menlo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Menlo or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Menlo College (1018) is 15 points higher than at CSU (1003)
- Incoming CSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Menlo (22)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Menlo (3.3)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Menlo (61.7%)
CSU vs. Menlo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Menlo College (59% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Menlo College earn on average $1,500 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $52,400)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $4,062 lower median federal student loan debt than Menlo graduates. ($17,000 vs. $21,062)
- CSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Menlo graduates. ($175 vs. $217)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Menlo students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/