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Overview |
Menlo | Coe College | ||
| Location | Atherton, CA | Cedar Rapids, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 800 | 1,264 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | menlo.edu | coe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Menlo | Coe College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,260 | $50,314 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,260 | $50,314 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,151 | $21,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,632 | $43,143 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Menlo | Coe 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 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Menlo | Coe College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Menlo | Coe College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,062 | $28,105 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $290 |
Diversity |
Menlo | Coe College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
Menlo | Coe College | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Menlo | Coe College | ||
| 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
- Coe College is larger than than Menlo based on total student enrollment (1,264 students vs. 800 students)
Menlo vs. Coe College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Menlo or Coe College?
- Coe College is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Menlo for in-state tuition ($50,314.00 vs. $48,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Coe College than Menlo College ($50,314.00 vs. $48,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coe College than Menlo ($21,237 vs. $29,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coe College are 48.8% lower than costs at Menlo College ($10,920 vs. $16,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Menlo College as Coe College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 24.6% larger than aid received Menlo College ($43,143 vs. $34,632)
Which college is harder to get into, Menlo or Coe College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coe College or Menlo .
- The average SAT score at Coe College (1126) is 108 points higher than at Menlo (1018)
- Incoming Coe College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Menlo (22)
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Menlo (3.3)
Menlo vs. Coe College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Menlo or Coe 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 Coe College and Menlo.
- The graduation rate at Coe College is higher than Menlo College (69% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Menlo College earn on average $5,800 more per year than Coe College graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $48,100)
- Menlo College students graduate with a $7,043 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($21,062 vs. $28,105)
- Menlo graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($217 vs. $290)
- More Coe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Menlo students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/