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Overview |
Menlo | SCI-Arc | ||
| Location | Atherton, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 800 | 507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | menlo.edu | sciarc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Menlo | SCI-Arc | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,260 | $49,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,260 | $49,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,151 | $19,041 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,632 | $43,364 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 30% |
Admission |
Menlo | SCI-Arc | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,357 | 513 | ||
| Admitted | 2,072 | 307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Menlo | SCI-Arc | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Menlo | SCI-Arc | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,062 | $42,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $442 |
Diversity |
Menlo | SCI-Arc | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 51% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Menlo | SCI-Arc | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Menlo | SCI-Arc | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Menlo College is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (800 students vs. 507 students)
Menlo vs. SCI-Arc Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Menlo or SCI-Arc?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 2.5% more expensive to attend than Menlo for in-state tuition ($49,490.00 vs. $48,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at SCI-Arc than Menlo College ($49,490.00 vs. $48,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern California Institute of Architecture than Menlo ($19,041 vs. $29,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern California Institute of Architecture are 20.9% lower than costs at Menlo College ($13,440 vs. $16,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Menlo College than Southern California Institute of Architecture (100% vs. 30%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern California Institute of Architecture students is 25.2% larger than aid received Menlo College ($43,364 vs. $34,632)
Menlo vs. SCI-Arc Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Menlo or SCI-Arc? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCI-Arc or Menlo .
- The average SAT score at Southern California Institute of Architecture (1116) is 98 points higher than at Menlo (1018)
- Incoming SCI-Arc students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Menlo (22)
- Accepted freshman SCI-Arc students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Menlo (3.3)
- Menlo has a higher acceptance rate (61.7%) than SCI-Arc (59.8%)
Menlo vs. SCI-Arc Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Menlo or SCI-Arc? 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 SCI-Arc and Menlo.
- The graduation rate at SCI-Arc is higher than Menlo College (58% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Menlo College earn on average $7,500 more per year than SCI-Arc graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $46,400)
- Menlo College students graduate with a $21,688 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($21,062 vs. $42,750)
- Menlo graduates are paying $225 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($217 vs. $442)
- More SCI-Arc 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/