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Overview |
Menlo | Shaw University | ||
| Location | Atherton, CA | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 800 | 1,067 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | menlo.edu | shawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Menlo | Shaw University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,260 | $11,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,260 | $11,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $8,514 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,151 | $14,204 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,632 | $15,548 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Menlo | Shaw University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,357 | 2,435 | ||
| Admitted | 2,072 | 1,486 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | 61% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Menlo | Shaw University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Menlo | Shaw University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $29,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,062 | $38,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $392 |
Diversity |
Menlo | Shaw University | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 29% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 58% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 39% |
Students |
Menlo | Shaw University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Menlo | Shaw University | ||
| 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
- Shaw University is larger than than Menlo based on total student enrollment (1,067 students vs. 800 students)
Menlo vs. Shaw University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Menlo or Shaw University?
- Menlo College is 308.7% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($48,260.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 308.7% higher at Menlo than Shaw University ($48,260.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than Menlo ($14,204 vs. $29,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 90.9% lower than costs at Menlo College ($8,514 vs. $16,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Menlo College than Shaw University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Menlo College students is 122.7% larger than aid received Shaw University ($34,632 vs. $15,548)
Menlo vs. Shaw University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Menlo or Shaw University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shaw University or Menlo .
- Accepted freshman Menlo students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
- Menlo has a higher acceptance rate (61.7%) than Shaw University (61%)
Menlo vs. Shaw University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Menlo or Shaw 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 Shaw University and Menlo.
- The graduation rate at Menlo is higher than Shaw University (34% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Menlo College earn on average $24,900 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $29,000)
- Menlo College students graduate with a $16,938 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($21,062 vs. $38,000)
- Menlo graduates are paying $175 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($217 vs. $392)
- More Menlo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/