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California State University-Fresno UC Merced CSU Cal State East Bay Sacramento State San Francisco State Cal State LA San Jose State Sonoma State University California State University-San Marcos California State University-Northridge CSU Bakersfield| California State University Stanislaus | Menlo College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU Stanislaus | Menlo | ||
| Location | Turlock, CA | Atherton, CA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,154 | 800 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csustan.edu | menlo.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Stanislaus | Menlo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $48,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $48,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,382 | $16,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,555 | $29,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,696 | $34,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU Stanislaus | Menlo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,077 | 3,357 | ||
| Admitted | 5,871 | 2,072 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 61.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 9.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 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 | Nov 30, 2024 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU Stanislaus | Menlo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Stanislaus | Menlo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $21,062 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $217 |
Diversity |
CSU Stanislaus | Menlo | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 49% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
CSU Stanislaus | Menlo | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 22% | ||
Campus |
CSU Stanislaus | 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 Stanislaus is larger than than Menlo based on total student enrollment (10,154 students vs. 800 students)
CSU Stanislaus vs. Menlo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Stanislaus or Menlo?
- Menlo College is 740.5% more expensive to attend than CSU Stanislaus 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 Stanislaus ($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 Stanislaus than Menlo ($7,555 vs. $29,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Stanislaus are 42.8% lower than costs at Menlo College ($11,382 vs. $16,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Menlo College than California State University Stanislaus (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Menlo College students is 257.2% larger than aid received California State University Stanislaus ($34,632 vs. $9,696)
CSU Stanislaus vs. Menlo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Stanislaus or Menlo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Menlo or CSU Stanislaus .
- Accepted freshman CSU Stanislaus students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Menlo (3.3)
- CSU Stanislaus has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Menlo (61.7%)
CSU Stanislaus vs. Menlo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Stanislaus 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 Stanislaus.
- The graduation rate at CSU Stanislaus is higher than Menlo College (49% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Menlo College earn on average $8,000 more per year than CSU Stanislaus graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $45,900)
- California State University Stanislaus students graduate with a $6,062 lower median federal student loan debt than Menlo graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,062)
- CSU Stanislaus graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Menlo graduates. ($155 vs. $217)
- More CSU Stanislaus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Menlo students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/