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Overview |
Menlo | Thomas University | ||
| Location | Atherton, CA | Thomasville, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 800 | 1,531 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #712 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | menlo.edu | thomasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Menlo | Thomas University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,260 | $10,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,260 | $10,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $7,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,151 | $12,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,632 | $8,178 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 56% |
Admission |
Menlo | Thomas University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,357 | 358 | ||
| Admitted | 2,072 | 165 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | 46.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | 61.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | |||
| 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 | Thomas University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Menlo | Thomas University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,062 | $20,620 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $213 |
Diversity |
Menlo | Thomas University | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 19% |
Students |
Menlo | Thomas University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Menlo | Thomas University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas University is larger than than Menlo based on total student enrollment (1,531 students vs. 800 students)
Menlo vs. Thomas University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Menlo or Thomas University?
- Menlo College is 346.9% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($48,260.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 346.9% higher at Menlo than Thomas University ($48,260.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than Menlo ($12,557 vs. $29,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 130.8% lower than costs at Menlo College ($7,040 vs. $16,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Menlo College than Thomas University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Menlo College students is 323.5% larger than aid received Thomas University ($34,632 vs. $8,178)
Menlo vs. Thomas University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Menlo or Thomas University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas University or Menlo .
- Menlo has a higher acceptance rate (61.7%) than Thomas University (46.1%)
Menlo vs. Thomas University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Menlo or Thomas 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 Thomas University and Menlo.
- The graduation rate at Menlo is higher than Thomas University (34% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Menlo College earn on average $15,900 more per year than Thomas University graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $38,000)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $442 lower median federal student loan debt than Menlo graduates. ($20,620 vs. $21,062)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Menlo graduates. ($213 vs. $217)
- More Menlo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/