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Overview |
Menlo | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Atherton, CA | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 800 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | menlo.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Menlo | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,260 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,260 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,151 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,632 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Menlo | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,357 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 2,072 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Menlo | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Menlo | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,062 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $332 |
Diversity |
Menlo | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 29% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Menlo | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Menlo | Claflin University | ||
| 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
- Claflin University is larger than than Menlo based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 800 students)
Menlo vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Menlo or Claflin University?
- Menlo College is 192.9% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($48,260.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 192.9% higher at Menlo than Claflin University ($48,260.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than Menlo ($19,951 vs. $29,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 71.4% lower than costs at Menlo College ($9,480 vs. $16,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Menlo College than Claflin University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Menlo College students is 152.7% larger than aid received Claflin University ($34,632 vs. $13,707)
Menlo vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Menlo or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Menlo .
- The average SAT score at Menlo College (1018) is 203 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming Menlo students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman Menlo students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Menlo (61.7%)
Menlo vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Menlo or Claflin University? 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 Claflin University and Menlo.
- The graduation rate at Claflin University is higher than Menlo College (40% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Menlo College earn on average $23,200 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $30,700)
- Menlo College students graduate with a $11,122 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($21,062 vs. $32,184)
- Menlo graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($217 vs. $332)
- More Menlo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/