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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | Menlo | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Atherton, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,333 | 840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | menlo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | Menlo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $50,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $50,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,480 | $15,537 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,874 | $28,158 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,886 | $41,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | Menlo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,274 | 3,041 | ||
| Admitted | 12,851 | 2,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | 67.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.7% | 8.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 | Oct 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | Menlo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | Menlo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $21,062 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $217 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | Menlo | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 8% | ||
| % International | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | Menlo | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | 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 East Bay is larger than than Menlo based on total student enrollment (13,333 students vs. 840 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. Menlo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or Menlo?
- Menlo College is 774.1% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay 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 East Bay ($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 East Bay than Menlo ($10,874 vs. $28,158)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Menlo College are 6.1% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($15,537 vs. $16,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Menlo College than California State University East Bay (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Menlo College students is 283.7% larger than aid received California State University East Bay ($41,775 vs. $10,886)
Cal State East Bay vs. Menlo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or Menlo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Menlo or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman Menlo students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Cal State East Bay (3.2)
- Cal State East Bay has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Menlo (67.8%)
Cal State East Bay vs. Menlo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay 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 Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at Cal State East Bay is higher than Menlo College (43% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $1,400 more per year than Menlo graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $53,900)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $4,730 lower median federal student loan debt than Menlo graduates. ($16,332 vs. $21,062)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Menlo graduates. ($168 vs. $217)
- More Cal State East Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Menlo students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/