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Overview |
Menlo | Hampshire College | ||
| Location | Atherton, CA | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 800 | 508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | menlo.edu | hampshire.edu | ||
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Costs |
Menlo | Hampshire College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,260 | $52,714 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,260 | $52,714 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $14,432 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,151 | $24,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,632 | $44,835 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Menlo | Hampshire College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,357 | 2,090 | ||
| Admitted | 2,072 | 1,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | 68.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | 15.8% | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Menlo | Hampshire College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Menlo | Hampshire College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,062 | $23,531 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $243 |
Diversity |
Menlo | Hampshire College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 7% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
Menlo | Hampshire College | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Menlo | Hampshire 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
- Menlo College is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (800 students vs. 508 students)
Menlo vs. Hampshire College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Menlo or Hampshire College?
- Hampshire College is 9.2% more expensive to attend than Menlo for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $48,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at Hampshire College than Menlo College ($52,714.00 vs. $48,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampshire College than Menlo ($24,087 vs. $29,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampshire College are 12.6% lower than costs at Menlo College ($14,432 vs. $16,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Menlo College as Hampshire College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 29.5% larger than aid received Menlo College ($44,835 vs. $34,632)
Menlo vs. Hampshire College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Menlo or Hampshire College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampshire College or Menlo .
- Hampshire College has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than Menlo (61.7%)
Menlo vs. Hampshire College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Menlo or Hampshire 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 Hampshire College and Menlo.
- The graduation rate at Hampshire College is higher than Menlo College (61% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Menlo College earn on average $16,800 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $37,100)
- Menlo College students graduate with a $2,469 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampshire College graduates. ($21,062 vs. $23,531)
- Menlo graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Hampshire College graduates. ($217 vs. $243)
- More Hampshire College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Menlo students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/