Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
San Francisco State San Jose State UT Tyler UOP Texas State Sacramento State| Menlo College | East Texas Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Menlo | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Location | Atherton, CA | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 800 | 1,771 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | menlo.edu | etbu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Menlo | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,260 | $27,450 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,260 | $27,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $10,195 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,151 | $24,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,632 | $16,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Menlo | East Texas Baptist University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,357 | 1,449 | ||
| Admitted | 2,072 | 981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | 39.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| 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 | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Menlo | East Texas Baptist University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Menlo | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,062 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $268 |
Diversity |
Menlo | East Texas Baptist University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 56% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Menlo | East Texas Baptist University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 49% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Menlo | East Texas Baptist 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
- East Texas Baptist University is larger than than Menlo based on total student enrollment (1,771 students vs. 800 students)
Menlo vs. East Texas Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Menlo or East Texas Baptist University?
- Menlo College is 75.8% more expensive to attend than East Texas Baptist University for in-state tuition ($48,260.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.8% higher at Menlo than East Texas Baptist University ($48,260.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Texas Baptist University than Menlo ($24,169 vs. $29,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Texas Baptist University are 59.4% lower than costs at Menlo College ($10,195 vs. $16,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Menlo College as East Texas Baptist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Menlo College students is 109.2% larger than aid received East Texas Baptist University ($34,632 vs. $16,552)
Menlo vs. East Texas Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Menlo or East Texas Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Texas Baptist University or Menlo .
- The average SAT score at Menlo College (1018) is 36 points higher than at East Texas Baptist University (982)
- Incoming Menlo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at East Texas Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman East Texas Baptist University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Menlo (3.3)
- East Texas Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than Menlo (61.7%)
Menlo vs. East Texas Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Menlo or East Texas Baptist 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 East Texas Baptist University and Menlo.
- The graduation rate at East Texas Baptist University is higher than Menlo College (43% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Menlo College earn on average $11,800 more per year than East Texas Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $42,100)
- Menlo College students graduate with a $4,938 lower median federal student loan debt than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($21,062 vs. $26,000)
- Menlo graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($217 vs. $268)
- More East Texas Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Menlo students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/