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Overview |
Menlo | Wheelock College | ||
| Location | Atherton, CA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 800 | 890 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | menlo.edu | wheelock.edu | ||
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Costs |
Menlo | Wheelock College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,260 | $34,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,260 | $34,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $14,975 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,151 | $28,829 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,632 | $21,786 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Menlo | Wheelock College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,357 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,072 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Menlo | Wheelock College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Menlo | Wheelock College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,062 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $279 |
Diversity |
Menlo | Wheelock College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
Menlo | Wheelock College | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | - | ||
Campus |
Menlo | Wheelock College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wheelock College is larger than than Menlo based on total student enrollment (890 students vs. 800 students)
Menlo vs. Wheelock College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Menlo or Wheelock College?
- Menlo College is 38.1% more expensive to attend than Wheelock College for in-state tuition ($48,260.00 vs. $34,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.1% higher at Menlo than Wheelock College ($48,260.00 vs. $34,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheelock College than Menlo ($28,829 vs. $29,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheelock College are 8.5% lower than costs at Menlo College ($14,975 vs. $16,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Menlo College than Wheelock College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Menlo College students is 59% larger than aid received Wheelock College ($34,632 vs. $21,786)
Which college is harder to get into, Menlo or Wheelock College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheelock College or Menlo .
- The average SAT score at Menlo College (1018) is 74 points higher than at Wheelock College (944)
- Incoming Menlo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Wheelock College (21)
- Accepted freshman Menlo students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Wheelock College (2.92)
Menlo vs. Wheelock College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Menlo or Wheelock College? 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 Wheelock College and Menlo.
- The graduation rate at Wheelock College is higher than Menlo College (58% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Menlo College earn on average $17,600 more per year than Wheelock College graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $36,300)
- Menlo College students graduate with a $5,938 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheelock College graduates. ($21,062 vs. $27,000)
- Menlo graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Wheelock College graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Wheelock College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Menlo students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/