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Overview |
Menlo | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Atherton, CA | Salina, KS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 800 | 859 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | menlo.edu | kwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Menlo | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,260 | $31,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,260 | $31,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,151 | $22,617 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,632 | $21,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Menlo | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,357 | 1,356 | ||
| Admitted | 2,072 | 944 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.34 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Menlo | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Menlo | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,062 | $24,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $256 |
Diversity |
Menlo | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Menlo | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Menlo | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kansas Wesleyan University is larger than than Menlo based on total student enrollment (859 students vs. 800 students)
Menlo vs. Kansas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Menlo or Kansas Wesleyan University?
- Menlo College is 51% more expensive to attend than Kansas Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($48,260.00 vs. $31,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51% higher at Menlo than Kansas Wesleyan University ($48,260.00 vs. $31,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kansas Wesleyan University than Menlo ($22,617 vs. $29,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kansas Wesleyan University are 50.5% lower than costs at Menlo College ($10,800 vs. $16,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Menlo College than Kansas Wesleyan University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Menlo College students is 60.8% larger than aid received Kansas Wesleyan University ($34,632 vs. $21,537)
Menlo vs. Kansas Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Menlo or Kansas Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kansas Wesleyan University or Menlo .
- The average SAT score at Kansas Wesleyan University (1020) is 2 points higher than at Menlo (1018)
- Incoming Menlo students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Kansas Wesleyan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Kansas Wesleyan University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Menlo (3.3)
- Kansas Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than Menlo (61.7%)
Menlo vs. Kansas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Menlo or Kansas Wesleyan 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 Kansas Wesleyan University and Menlo.
- The graduation rate at Kansas Wesleyan University is higher than Menlo College (42% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Menlo College earn on average $11,400 more per year than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $42,500)
- Menlo College students graduate with a $3,763 lower median federal student loan debt than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($21,062 vs. $24,825)
- Menlo graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($217 vs. $256)
- More Kansas Wesleyan 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/