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Overview |
Menlo | Assumption College | ||
| Location | Atherton, CA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 800 | 2,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | menlo.edu | assumption.edu | ||
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Costs |
Menlo | Assumption College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,260 | $46,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,260 | $46,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $14,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,151 | $28,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,632 | $32,492 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Menlo | Assumption College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,357 | 4,035 | ||
| Admitted | 2,072 | 3,321 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | 82.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.45 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Menlo | Assumption College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Menlo | Assumption College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,062 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $279 |
Diversity |
Menlo | Assumption College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 11% |
Students |
Menlo | Assumption College | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Menlo | Assumption College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Assumption College is larger than than Menlo based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 800 students)
Menlo vs. Assumption College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Menlo or Assumption College?
- Menlo College is 3.4% more expensive to attend than Assumption College for in-state tuition ($48,260.00 vs. $46,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Menlo than Assumption College ($48,260.00 vs. $46,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Assumption College than Menlo ($28,911 vs. $29,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Assumption College are 11.6% lower than costs at Menlo College ($14,562 vs. $16,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Menlo College as Assumption College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Menlo College students is 6.6% larger than aid received Assumption College ($34,632 vs. $32,492)
Menlo vs. Assumption College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Menlo or Assumption College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Assumption College or Menlo .
- Accepted freshman Assumption College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Menlo (3.3)
- Assumption College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Menlo (61.7%)
Menlo vs. Assumption College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Menlo or Assumption College? 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 Assumption College and Menlo.
- The graduation rate at Assumption College is higher than Menlo College (67% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Menlo graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $53,900)
- Menlo College students graduate with a $5,938 lower median federal student loan debt than Assumption College graduates. ($21,062 vs. $27,000)
- Menlo graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Assumption College graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Assumption College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Menlo students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/