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Overview |
Menlo | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Location | Atherton, CA | Bar Harbor, ME | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 800 | 380 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | menlo.edu | coa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Menlo | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,260 | $44,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,260 | $44,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $9,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,151 | $22,316 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,632 | $32,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Menlo | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,357 | 486 | ||
| Admitted | 2,072 | 292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | 60.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| 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, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Menlo | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Menlo | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $28,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,062 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $204 |
Diversity |
Menlo | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Menlo | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Menlo | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Menlo College is larger than than College of the Atlantic based on total student enrollment (800 students vs. 380 students)
Menlo vs. College of the Atlantic Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Menlo or College of the Atlantic?
- Menlo College is 9% more expensive to attend than College of the Atlantic for in-state tuition ($48,260.00 vs. $44,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Menlo than College of the Atlantic ($48,260.00 vs. $44,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Atlantic than Menlo ($22,316 vs. $29,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Atlantic are 64.6% lower than costs at Menlo College ($9,870 vs. $16,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Menlo College than College of the Atlantic (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Menlo College students is 6.2% larger than aid received College of the Atlantic ($34,632 vs. $32,602)
Menlo vs. College of the Atlantic Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Menlo or College of the Atlantic? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of the Atlantic or Menlo .
- Accepted freshman College of the Atlantic students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Menlo (3.3)
- Menlo has a higher acceptance rate (61.7%) than College of the Atlantic (60.1%)
Menlo vs. College of the Atlantic Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Menlo or College of the Atlantic? 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 College of the Atlantic and Menlo.
- The graduation rate at College of the Atlantic is higher than Menlo College (71% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Menlo College earn on average $25,700 more per year than College of the Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $28,200)
- College of the Atlantic students graduate with a $1,312 lower median federal student loan debt than Menlo graduates. ($19,750 vs. $21,062)
- College of the Atlantic graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Menlo graduates. ($204 vs. $217)
- More College of the Atlantic graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Menlo students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/