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Overview |
Menlo | Drew University | ||
| Location | Atherton, CA | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 800 | 2,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #391 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | menlo.edu | drew.edu | ||
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Costs |
Menlo | Drew University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,260 | $43,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,260 | $43,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $16,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,151 | $28,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,632 | $31,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Menlo | Drew University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,357 | 3,855 | ||
| Admitted | 2,072 | 2,801 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Menlo | Drew University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Menlo | Drew University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,062 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $279 |
Diversity |
Menlo | Drew University | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 9% |
Students |
Menlo | Drew University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Menlo | Drew 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
- Drew University is larger than than Menlo based on total student enrollment (2,092 students vs. 800 students)
Menlo vs. Drew University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Menlo or Drew University?
- Menlo College is 12% more expensive to attend than Drew University for in-state tuition ($48,260.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at Menlo than Drew University ($48,260.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drew University than Menlo ($28,183 vs. $29,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Menlo College are 0.9% lower than costs at Drew University ($16,250 vs. $16,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Menlo College than Drew University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Menlo College students is 8.6% larger than aid received Drew University ($34,632 vs. $31,901)
Menlo vs. Drew University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Menlo or Drew University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drew University or Menlo .
- Accepted freshman Menlo students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- Drew University has a higher acceptance rate (72.7%) than Menlo (61.7%)
Menlo vs. Drew University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Menlo or Drew 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 Drew University and Menlo.
- The graduation rate at Drew University is higher than Menlo College (68% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Drew University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Menlo graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $53,900)
- Menlo College students graduate with a $5,938 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($21,062 vs. $27,000)
- Menlo graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Drew University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Menlo students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/