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Overview |
Menlo | San Jose State | ||
| Location | Atherton, CA | San Jose, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 840 | 36,062 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #571 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | menlo.edu | sjsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Menlo | San Jose State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,190 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,190 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,537 | $19,866 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,158 | $13,833 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,775 | $11,311 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 61% |
Admission |
Menlo | San Jose State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,041 | 35,780 | ||
| Admitted | 2,062 | 28,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8% | 80.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.6% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | |||
| 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, 2026 | Dec 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Menlo | San Jose State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Menlo | San Jose State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $59,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,062 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $155 |
Diversity |
Menlo | San Jose State | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
Menlo | San Jose State | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Menlo | San Jose State | ||
| 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
- San Jose State University is larger than than Menlo based on total student enrollment (36,062 students vs. 840 students)
Menlo vs. San Jose State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Menlo or San Jose State?
- Menlo College is 774.1% more expensive to attend than San Jose State for in-state tuition ($50,190.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 184.8% higher at Menlo than San Jose State University ($50,190.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Jose State University than Menlo ($13,833 vs. $28,158)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Menlo College are 27.9% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($15,537 vs. $19,866)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Menlo College than San Jose State University (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Menlo College students is 269.3% larger than aid received San Jose State University ($41,775 vs. $11,311)
Menlo vs. San Jose State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Menlo or San Jose State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Jose State or Menlo .
- The average SAT score at San Jose State University (1055) is 37 points higher than at Menlo (1018)
- Incoming San Jose State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Menlo (22)
- Accepted freshman San Jose State students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Menlo (3.3)
- San Jose State has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than Menlo (67.8%)
Menlo vs. San Jose State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Menlo or San Jose State? 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 San Jose State and Menlo.
- The graduation rate at San Jose State is higher than Menlo College (46% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from San Jose State University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Menlo graduates after ten years. ($59,900 vs. $53,900)
- San Jose State University students graduate with a $6,062 lower median federal student loan debt than Menlo graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,062)
- San Jose State graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Menlo graduates. ($155 vs. $217)
- More San Jose State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Menlo students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/