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Overview |
Menlo | Sonoma State University | ||
| Location | Atherton, CA | Rohnert Park, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 840 | 5,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #625 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | menlo.edu | sonoma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Menlo | Sonoma State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,190 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,190 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,537 | $15,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,158 | $15,113 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,775 | $8,546 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Menlo | Sonoma State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,041 | 10,529 | ||
| Admitted | 2,062 | 9,974 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8% | 94.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.6% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Menlo | Sonoma State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Menlo | Sonoma State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,062 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $180 |
Diversity |
Menlo | Sonoma State University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 7% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
Menlo | Sonoma State University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Menlo | Sonoma State University | ||
| 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
- Sonoma State University is larger than than Menlo based on total student enrollment (5,990 students vs. 840 students)
Menlo vs. Sonoma State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Menlo or Sonoma State University?
- Menlo College is 774.1% more expensive to attend than Sonoma State University for in-state tuition ($50,190.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 184.8% higher at Menlo than Sonoma State University ($50,190.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sonoma State University than Menlo ($15,113 vs. $28,158)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Menlo College are 1.5% lower than costs at Sonoma State University ($15,537 vs. $15,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Menlo College than Sonoma State University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Menlo College students is 388.8% larger than aid received Sonoma State University ($41,775 vs. $8,546)
Menlo vs. Sonoma State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Menlo or Sonoma State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sonoma State University or Menlo .
- The average SAT score at Menlo College (1018) is 22 points higher than at Sonoma State University (996)
- Incoming Menlo students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Sonoma State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Sonoma State University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Menlo (3.3)
- Sonoma State University has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than Menlo (67.8%)
Menlo vs. Sonoma State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Menlo or Sonoma State 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 Sonoma State University and Menlo.
- The graduation rate at Sonoma State University is higher than Menlo College (57% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Menlo College earn on average $4,600 more per year than Sonoma State University graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $49,300)
- Sonoma State University students graduate with a $3,562 lower median federal student loan debt than Menlo graduates. ($17,500 vs. $21,062)
- Sonoma State University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Menlo graduates. ($180 vs. $217)
- More Sonoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Menlo students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/