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Overview |
Menlo | Allen University | ||
| Location | Atherton, CA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 800 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | menlo.edu | allenuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Menlo | Allen University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,260 | $12,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,260 | $12,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $8,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,151 | $13,774 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,632 | $11,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Menlo | Allen University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,357 | 3,123 | ||
| Admitted | 2,072 | 1,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | 43.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | 12.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Menlo | Allen University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Menlo | Allen University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $24,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,062 | $37,119 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $383 |
Diversity |
Menlo | Allen University | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 29% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Menlo | Allen University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Menlo | Allen University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Menlo College is larger than than Allen University based on total student enrollment (800 students vs. 657 students)
Menlo vs. Allen University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Menlo or Allen University?
- Menlo College is 284.8% more expensive to attend than Allen University for in-state tuition ($48,260.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 284.8% higher at Menlo than Allen University ($48,260.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen University than Menlo ($13,774 vs. $29,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen University are 89.3% lower than costs at Menlo College ($8,584 vs. $16,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Menlo College than Allen University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Menlo College students is 207.3% larger than aid received Allen University ($34,632 vs. $11,268)
Menlo vs. Allen University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Menlo or Allen University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allen University or Menlo .
- Menlo has a higher acceptance rate (61.7%) than Allen University (43.4%)
Menlo vs. Allen University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Menlo or Allen University? 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 Allen University and Menlo.
- Graduates from Menlo College earn on average $29,600 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $24,300)
- Menlo College students graduate with a $16,057 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($21,062 vs. $37,119)
- Menlo graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($217 vs. $383)
- More Menlo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/