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Overview |
Menlo | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Location | Atherton, CA | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 800 | 487 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | menlo.edu | pnca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Menlo | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,260 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,260 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $17,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,151 | $44,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,632 | $20,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Menlo | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,357 | 471 | ||
| Admitted | 2,072 | 445 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | 94.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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 | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Menlo | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,062 | $27,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $289 |
Diversity |
Menlo | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 12% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
Menlo | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Menlo | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Menlo College is larger than than Pacific Northwest College of Art based on total student enrollment (800 students vs. 487 students)
Menlo vs. Pacific Northwest College of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Menlo or Pacific Northwest College of Art?
- Menlo College is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Pacific Northwest College of Art for in-state tuition ($48,260.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Menlo than Pacific Northwest College of Art ($48,260.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Menlo College than Pacific Northwest College of Art ($29,151 vs. $44,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Menlo College are 9.8% lower than costs at Pacific Northwest College of Art ($16,250 vs. $17,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Menlo College than Pacific Northwest College of Art (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Menlo College students is 70.5% larger than aid received Pacific Northwest College of Art ($34,632 vs. $20,309)
Menlo vs. Pacific Northwest College of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Menlo or Pacific Northwest College of Art? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific Northwest College of Art or Menlo .
- Pacific Northwest College of Art has a higher acceptance rate (94.5%) than Menlo (61.7%)
Menlo vs. Pacific Northwest College of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Menlo or Pacific Northwest College of Art? 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 Pacific Northwest College of Art and Menlo.
- The graduation rate at Pacific Northwest College of Art is higher than Menlo College (42% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Menlo College earn on average $24,000 more per year than Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $29,900)
- Menlo College students graduate with a $6,919 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates. ($21,062 vs. $27,981)
- Menlo graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates. ($217 vs. $289)
- More Menlo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific Northwest College of Art students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/