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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| Menlo College | University of San Diego | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Menlo | USD | ||
| Location | Atherton, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 800 | 8,815 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | menlo.edu | sandiego.edu | ||
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Costs |
Menlo | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,260 | $53,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,260 | $53,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $17,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,151 | $36,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,632 | $36,408 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Menlo | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,357 | 14,334 | ||
| Admitted | 2,072 | 7,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Dec 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Menlo | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Menlo | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $70,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,062 | $22,904 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $236 |
Diversity |
Menlo | USD | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 6% | ||
| % International | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
Menlo | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Menlo | USD | ||
| 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 San Diego is larger than than Menlo based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 800 students)
Menlo vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Menlo or USD?
- University of San Diego is 11.5% more expensive to attend than Menlo for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $48,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at USD than Menlo College ($53,810.00 vs. $48,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Menlo College than USD ($29,151 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Menlo College are 4.7% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($16,250 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Menlo College than University of San Diego (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 5.1% larger than aid received Menlo College ($36,408 vs. $34,632)
Menlo vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Menlo or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Menlo .
- The average SAT score at University of San Diego (1236) is 218 points higher than at Menlo (1018)
- Incoming USD students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Menlo (22)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Menlo (3.3)
- Menlo has a higher acceptance rate (61.7%) than USD (52.6%)
Menlo vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Menlo or USD? 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 USD and Menlo.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Menlo College (75% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $16,300 more per year than Menlo graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $53,900)
- Menlo College students graduate with a $1,842 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($21,062 vs. $22,904)
- Menlo graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($217 vs. $236)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Menlo students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/