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Overview |
Menlo | Trinity College | ||
| Location | Atherton, CA | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 800 | 1,895 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | menlo.edu | trinitydc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Menlo | Trinity College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,260 | $25,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,260 | $25,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $11,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,151 | $13,586 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,632 | $19,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Menlo | Trinity College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,357 | 758 | ||
| Admitted | 2,072 | 735 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | 97% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Menlo | Trinity College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Menlo | Trinity College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,062 | $31,649 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $327 |
Diversity |
Menlo | Trinity College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 68% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 8% |
Students |
Menlo | Trinity College | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Menlo | Trinity College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trinity Washington University is larger than than Menlo based on total student enrollment (1,895 students vs. 800 students)
Menlo vs. Trinity College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Menlo or Trinity College?
- Menlo College is 90.3% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($48,260.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.3% higher at Menlo than Trinity Washington University ($48,260.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Washington University than Menlo ($13,586 vs. $29,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Washington University are 38.3% lower than costs at Menlo College ($11,750 vs. $16,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Menlo College than Trinity Washington University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Menlo College students is 78.6% larger than aid received Trinity Washington University ($34,632 vs. $19,396)
Menlo vs. Trinity College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Menlo or Trinity College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity College or Menlo .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Menlo (61.7%)
Menlo vs. Trinity College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Menlo or Trinity College? 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 Trinity College and Menlo.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Menlo College (45% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Menlo College earn on average $12,500 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $41,400)
- Menlo College students graduate with a $10,587 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($21,062 vs. $31,649)
- Menlo graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($217 vs. $327)
- More Menlo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/