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Overview |
Menlo | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Atherton, CA | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 800 | 9,103 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #605 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | menlo.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
Menlo | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,260 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,260 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $19,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,151 | $13,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,632 | $25,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Menlo | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,357 | 29,920 | ||
| Admitted | 2,072 | 26,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | |||
| 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 | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Menlo | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Menlo | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,062 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $205 |
Diversity |
Menlo | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Menlo | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Menlo | UC Merced | ||
| 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
- University of California Merced is larger than than Menlo based on total student enrollment (9,103 students vs. 800 students)
Menlo vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Menlo or UC Merced?
- Menlo College is 317.3% more expensive to attend than UC Merced for in-state tuition ($48,260.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at Menlo than University of California Merced ($48,260.00 vs. $41,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Merced than Menlo ($13,549 vs. $29,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Menlo College are 19% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($16,250 vs. $19,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Menlo College than University of California Merced (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Menlo College students is 33.9% larger than aid received University of California Merced ($34,632 vs. $25,868)
Menlo vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Menlo or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or Menlo .
- The average SAT score at University of California Merced (1025) is 7 points higher than at Menlo (1018)
- Incoming UC Merced students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Menlo (22)
- Accepted freshman UC Merced students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Menlo (3.3)
- UC Merced has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Menlo (61.7%)
Menlo vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Menlo or UC Merced? 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 UC Merced and Menlo.
- The graduation rate at UC Merced is higher than Menlo College (58% vs. 34%)
- University of California Merced students graduate with a $1,163 lower median federal student loan debt than Menlo graduates. ($19,899 vs. $21,062)
- UC Merced graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Menlo graduates. ($205 vs. $217)
- More UC Merced graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Menlo students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/