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Overview |
Menlo | Robert Morris | ||
| Location | Atherton, CA | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 800 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | menlo.edu | robertmorris.edu | ||
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Costs |
Menlo | Robert Morris | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,260 | $29,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,260 | $29,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $13,965 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,151 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,632 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Menlo | Robert Morris | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,357 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,072 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Menlo | Robert Morris | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Menlo | Robert Morris | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,062 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $253 |
Diversity |
Menlo | Robert Morris | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Menlo | Robert Morris | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Menlo | Robert Morris | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Robert Morris University Illinois is larger than than Menlo based on total student enrollment (1,934 students vs. 800 students)
Menlo vs. Robert Morris Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Menlo or Robert Morris ?
- Menlo College is 64.1% more expensive to attend than Robert Morris for in-state tuition ($48,260.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.1% higher at Menlo than Robert Morris University Illinois ($48,260.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Robert Morris University Illinois are 16.4% lower than costs at Menlo College ($13,965 vs. $16,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Menlo College than Robert Morris University Illinois (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Menlo College students is ?% larger than aid received Robert Morris University Illinois ($34,632 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Menlo or Robert Morris ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Robert Morris or Menlo .
- Accepted freshman Menlo students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Robert Morris (2.73)
Menlo vs. Robert Morris Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Menlo or Robert Morris ? 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 Robert Morris and Menlo.
- The graduation rate at Robert Morris is higher than Menlo College (78% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Menlo College earn on average $19,300 more per year than Robert Morris graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $34,600)
- Menlo College students graduate with a $3,438 lower median federal student loan debt than Robert Morris graduates. ($21,062 vs. $24,500)
- Menlo graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Robert Morris graduates. ($217 vs. $253)
- More Menlo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Robert Morris students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/