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Overview |
Menlo | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Atherton, CA | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 800 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | menlo.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Menlo | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,260 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,260 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,151 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,632 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Menlo | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,357 | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | 2,072 | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Menlo | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Menlo | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,062 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $279 |
Diversity |
Menlo | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Menlo | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Menlo | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than Menlo based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 800 students)
Menlo vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Menlo or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 8.8% more expensive to attend than Menlo for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $48,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Menlo College ($52,490.00 vs. $48,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Menlo College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($29,151 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 47.6% lower than costs at Menlo College ($11,010 vs. $16,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Menlo College than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Menlo College students is 5.6% larger than aid received Gustavus Adolphus College ($34,632 vs. $32,808)
Menlo vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Menlo or Gustavus Adolphus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gustavus Adolphus College or Menlo .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Menlo (3.3)
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Menlo (61.7%)
Menlo vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Menlo or Gustavus Adolphus 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 Gustavus Adolphus College and Menlo.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Menlo College (82% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Menlo graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $53,900)
- Menlo College students graduate with a $5,938 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($21,062 vs. $27,000)
- Menlo graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Menlo students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/