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Overview |
Menlo | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Atherton, CA | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 800 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #861 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | menlo.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Menlo | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,260 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,260 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,151 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,632 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Menlo | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,357 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 2,072 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Menlo | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Menlo | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,062 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $144 |
Diversity |
Menlo | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 7% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
Menlo | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Menlo | CSUMB | ||
| 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
- California State University Monterey Bay is larger than than Menlo based on total student enrollment (7,045 students vs. 800 students)
Menlo vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Menlo or CSUMB?
- Menlo College is 740.5% more expensive to attend than CSUMB for in-state tuition ($48,260.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173.9% higher at Menlo than California State University Monterey Bay ($48,260.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Monterey Bay than Menlo ($11,435 vs. $29,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Menlo College are 0.1% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($16,250 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Menlo College than California State University Monterey Bay (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Menlo College students is 298% larger than aid received California State University Monterey Bay ($34,632 vs. $8,702)
Menlo vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Menlo or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or Menlo .
- Accepted freshman CSUMB students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Menlo (3.3)
- CSUMB has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Menlo (61.7%)
Menlo vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Menlo or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and Menlo.
- The graduation rate at CSUMB is higher than Menlo College (38% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Menlo College earn on average $8,600 more per year than CSUMB graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $45,300)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $7,062 lower median federal student loan debt than Menlo graduates. ($14,000 vs. $21,062)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Menlo graduates. ($144 vs. $217)
- More CSUMB 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/