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Overview |
Menlo | Bennett College | ||
| Location | Atherton, CA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 800 | 168 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | menlo.edu | bennett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Menlo | Bennett College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,260 | $16,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,260 | $16,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $9,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,151 | $20,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,632 | $14,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Menlo | Bennett College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,357 | 1,042 | ||
| Admitted | 2,072 | 465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | 44.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Menlo | Bennett College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Menlo | Bennett College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $32,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,062 | $37,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $382 |
Diversity |
Menlo | Bennett College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 29% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 11% |
Students |
Menlo | Bennett College | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Menlo | Bennett College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Menlo College is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (800 students vs. 168 students)
Menlo vs. Bennett College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Menlo or Bennett College?
- Menlo College is 201.6% more expensive to attend than Bennett College for in-state tuition ($48,260.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 201.6% higher at Menlo than Bennett College for Women ($48,260.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennett College for Women than Menlo ($20,545 vs. $29,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 78.6% lower than costs at Menlo College ($9,100 vs. $16,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Menlo College as Bennett College for Women (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Menlo College students is 130.9% larger than aid received Bennett College for Women ($34,632 vs. $14,996)
Menlo vs. Bennett College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Menlo or Bennett College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennett College or Menlo .
- Accepted freshman Menlo students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- Menlo has a higher acceptance rate (61.7%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Menlo vs. Bennett College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Menlo or Bennett 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 Bennett College and Menlo.
- The graduation rate at Bennett College is higher than Menlo College (39% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Menlo College earn on average $21,500 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $32,400)
- Menlo College students graduate with a $15,938 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($21,062 vs. $37,000)
- Menlo graduates are paying $165 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($217 vs. $382)
- More Menlo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/