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Overview |
Menlo | Naropa University | ||
| Location | Atherton, CA | Boulder, CO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 800 | 1,065 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | menlo.edu | naropa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Menlo | Naropa University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,260 | $34,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,260 | $34,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $10,696 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,151 | $28,145 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,632 | $24,146 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Menlo | Naropa University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,357 | 94 | ||
| Admitted | 2,072 | 94 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.42 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Menlo | Naropa University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Menlo | Naropa University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $25,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,062 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $274 |
Diversity |
Menlo | Naropa University | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 11% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 11% |
Students |
Menlo | Naropa University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Menlo | Naropa University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Naropa University is larger than than Menlo based on total student enrollment (1,065 students vs. 800 students)
Menlo vs. Naropa University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Menlo or Naropa University?
- Menlo College is 40.3% more expensive to attend than Naropa University for in-state tuition ($48,260.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.3% higher at Menlo than Naropa University ($48,260.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Naropa University than Menlo ($28,145 vs. $29,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Naropa University are 51.9% lower than costs at Menlo College ($10,696 vs. $16,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Menlo College than Naropa University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Menlo College students is 43.4% larger than aid received Naropa University ($34,632 vs. $24,146)
Menlo vs. Naropa University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Menlo or Naropa University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Naropa University or Menlo .
- Accepted freshman Naropa University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Menlo (3.3)
- Naropa University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Menlo (61.7%)
Menlo vs. Naropa University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Menlo or Naropa 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 Naropa University and Menlo.
- The graduation rate at Naropa University is higher than Menlo College (35% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Menlo College earn on average $28,100 more per year than Naropa University graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $25,800)
- Menlo College students graduate with a $5,438 lower median federal student loan debt than Naropa University graduates. ($21,062 vs. $26,500)
- Menlo graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Naropa University graduates. ($217 vs. $274)
- More Naropa University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Menlo students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/