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California State University-Northridge CSUMB CSU CSUDH California State University-San Marcos Cal State East Bay San Francisco State Sonoma State University California State University-San Bernardino CSU Bakersfield UC Merced Cal State Fullerton| Menlo College | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Menlo | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Atherton, CA | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 840 | 5,688 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | menlo.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
Menlo | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,190 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,190 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,537 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,158 | $10,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,775 | $12,804 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Menlo | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,041 | 10,082 | ||
| Admitted | 2,062 | 9,382 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.6% | 6.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.22 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
Academics |
Menlo | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Menlo | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,062 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $156 |
Diversity |
Menlo | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 6% |
Students |
Menlo | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Menlo | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| 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
- California State University Channel Islands is larger than than Menlo based on total student enrollment (5,688 students vs. 840 students)
Menlo vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Menlo or CSU Channel Islands?
- Menlo College is 774.1% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($50,190.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 184.8% higher at Menlo than California State University Channel Islands ($50,190.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Channel Islands than Menlo ($10,931 vs. $28,158)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Channel Islands are 9.4% lower than costs at Menlo College ($14,200 vs. $15,537)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Menlo College than California State University Channel Islands (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Menlo College students is 226.3% larger than aid received California State University Channel Islands ($41,775 vs. $12,804)
Menlo vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Menlo or CSU Channel Islands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Channel Islands or Menlo .
- Accepted freshman Menlo students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at CSU Channel Islands (3.22)
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Menlo (67.8%)
Menlo vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Menlo or CSU Channel Islands? 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 CSU Channel Islands and Menlo.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than Menlo College (54% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Menlo College earn on average $7,800 more per year than CSU Channel Islands graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $46,100)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $5,879 lower median federal student loan debt than Menlo graduates. ($15,183 vs. $21,062)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Menlo graduates. ($156 vs. $217)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Menlo students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/