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Overview |
Menlo | Becker College | ||
| Location | Atherton, CA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 800 | 1,675 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1027 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | menlo.edu | becker.edu | ||
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Costs |
Menlo | Becker College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,260 | $36,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,260 | $36,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,151 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,632 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Menlo | Becker College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,357 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,072 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Menlo | Becker College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Menlo | Becker College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,062 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $274 |
Diversity |
Menlo | Becker College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
Menlo | Becker College | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Menlo | Becker College | ||
| 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
- Becker College is larger than than Menlo based on total student enrollment (1,675 students vs. 800 students)
Menlo vs. Becker College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Menlo or Becker College?
- Menlo College is 32.9% more expensive to attend than Becker College for in-state tuition ($48,260.00 vs. $36,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.9% higher at Menlo than Becker College ($48,260.00 vs. $36,300.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Becker College are 17.8% lower than costs at Menlo College ($13,800 vs. $16,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Menlo College than Becker College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Menlo College students is ?% larger than aid received Becker College ($34,632 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Menlo or Becker College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Becker College or Menlo .
- The average SAT score at Menlo College (1018) is 9 points higher than at Becker College (1009)
- Incoming Menlo students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Becker College (22)
- Accepted freshman Becker College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Menlo (3.3)
Menlo vs. Becker College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Menlo or Becker 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 Becker College and Menlo.
- The graduation rate at Menlo is higher than Becker College (34% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Menlo College earn on average $7,300 more per year than Becker College graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $46,600)
- Menlo College students graduate with a $5,438 lower median federal student loan debt than Becker College graduates. ($21,062 vs. $26,500)
- Menlo graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Becker College graduates. ($217 vs. $274)
- More Menlo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Becker College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/