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Overview |
Menlo | Greenville University | ||
| Location | Atherton, CA | Greenville, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 800 | 1,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #651 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | menlo.edu | greenville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Menlo | Greenville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,260 | $29,998 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,260 | $29,998 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $9,614 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,151 | $20,718 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,632 | $22,664 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Menlo | Greenville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,357 | 1,275 | ||
| Admitted | 2,072 | 1,200 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 809/1209 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Menlo | Greenville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Menlo | Greenville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,062 | $23,100 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $238 |
Diversity |
Menlo | Greenville University | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 17% |
Students |
Menlo | Greenville University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Menlo | Greenville University | ||
| 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
- Greenville University is larger than than Menlo based on total student enrollment (1,088 students vs. 800 students)
Menlo vs. Greenville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Menlo or Greenville University?
- Menlo College is 60.9% more expensive to attend than Greenville University for in-state tuition ($48,260.00 vs. $29,998.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.9% higher at Menlo than Greenville University ($48,260.00 vs. $29,998.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Greenville University than Menlo ($20,718 vs. $29,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Greenville University are 69% lower than costs at Menlo College ($9,614 vs. $16,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Menlo College as Greenville University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Menlo College students is 52.8% larger than aid received Greenville University ($34,632 vs. $22,664)
Menlo vs. Greenville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Menlo or Greenville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Greenville University or Menlo .
- The average SAT score at Greenville University (1022) is 4 points higher than at Menlo (1018)
- Incoming Menlo students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Greenville University (22)
- Accepted freshman Menlo students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Greenville University (3.23)
- Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Menlo (61.7%)
Menlo vs. Greenville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Menlo or Greenville 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 Greenville University and Menlo.
- The graduation rate at Greenville University is higher than Menlo College (52% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Menlo College earn on average $13,600 more per year than Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $40,300)
- Menlo College students graduate with a $2,038 lower median federal student loan debt than Greenville University graduates. ($21,062 vs. $23,100)
- Menlo graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Greenville University graduates. ($217 vs. $238)
- More Greenville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Menlo students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/