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Overview |
Menlo | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Atherton, CA | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 840 | 2,217 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | menlo.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Menlo | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,190 | $62,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,190 | $62,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,537 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,158 | $40,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,775 | $40,209 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Menlo | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,041 | 7,185 | ||
| Admitted | 2,062 | 3,095 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8% | 43.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.6% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Menlo | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Menlo | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,062 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $217 |
Diversity |
Menlo | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Menlo | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Menlo | Dickinson 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
- Dickinson College is larger than than Menlo based on total student enrollment (2,217 students vs. 840 students)
Menlo vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Menlo or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 25.3% more expensive to attend than Menlo for in-state tuition ($62,900.00 vs. $50,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at Dickinson College than Menlo College ($62,900.00 vs. $50,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Menlo College than Dickinson College ($28,158 vs. $40,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Menlo College are 6.2% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($15,537 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Menlo College than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Menlo College students is 3.9% larger than aid received Dickinson College ($41,775 vs. $40,209)
Menlo vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Menlo or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Menlo .
- Menlo has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than Dickinson College (43.1%)
Menlo vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Menlo or Dickinson 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 Dickinson College and Menlo.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Menlo College (84% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $8,100 more per year than Menlo graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $53,900)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $62 lower median federal student loan debt than Menlo graduates. ($21,000 vs. $21,062)
- Dickinson College and Menlo graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($217 vs. $217)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Menlo students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/