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San Francisco State San Jose State St. Leo University UOP CAU Sacramento State| Menlo College | Johnson University Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Menlo | FCC | ||
| Location | Atherton, CA | Kissimmee, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 840 | 136 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | menlo.edu | johnsonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Menlo | FCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,190 | $18,428 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,190 | $18,428 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,537 | $8,943 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,158 | $21,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,775 | $8,180 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 76% |
Admission |
Menlo | FCC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,041 | 283 | ||
| Admitted | 2,062 | 66 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8% | 23.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.6% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
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| SAT Range | 840/1020 | |||
| 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, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Menlo | FCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Menlo | FCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,062 | $21,380 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $221 |
Diversity |
Menlo | FCC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 1% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 17% |
Students |
Menlo | FCC | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Menlo | FCC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Menlo College is larger than than FCC based on total student enrollment (840 students vs. 136 students)
Menlo vs. FCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Menlo or FCC?
- Menlo College is 172.4% more expensive to attend than FCC for in-state tuition ($50,190.00 vs. $18,428.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.4% higher at Menlo than Johnson University Florida ($50,190.00 vs. $18,428.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson University Florida than Menlo ($21,149 vs. $28,158)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University Florida are 73.7% lower than costs at Menlo College ($8,943 vs. $15,537)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Menlo College than Johnson University Florida (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Menlo College students is 410.7% larger than aid received Johnson University Florida ($41,775 vs. $8,180)
Menlo vs. FCC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Menlo or FCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FCC or Menlo .
- The average SAT score at Menlo College (1018) is 75 points higher than at FCC (943)
- Incoming Menlo students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at FCC (20)
- Accepted freshman Menlo students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at FCC (2.97)
- Menlo has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than FCC (23.3%)
Menlo vs. FCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Menlo or FCC? 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 FCC and Menlo.
- The graduation rate at Menlo is higher than Johnson University Florida (34% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Menlo College earn on average $20,800 more per year than FCC graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $33,100)
- Menlo College students graduate with a $318 lower median federal student loan debt than FCC graduates. ($21,062 vs. $21,380)
- Menlo graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than FCC graduates. ($217 vs. $221)
- More FCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Menlo students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/