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Overview |
Menlo | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Atherton, CA | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 800 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | menlo.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Menlo | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,260 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,260 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,151 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,632 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Menlo | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,357 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 2,072 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1353 | |||
| 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 | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Menlo | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,062 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $266 |
Diversity |
Menlo | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Menlo | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Menlo | Wofford College | ||
| 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
- Wofford College is larger than than Menlo based on total student enrollment (1,823 students vs. 800 students)
Menlo vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Menlo or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 3.1% more expensive to attend than Menlo for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $48,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Wofford College than Menlo College ($49,760.00 vs. $48,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Menlo College than Wofford College ($29,151 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wofford College are 8.9% lower than costs at Menlo College ($14,920 vs. $16,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Menlo College than Wofford College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 4% larger than aid received Menlo College ($36,005 vs. $34,632)
Menlo vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Menlo or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Menlo .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 152 points higher than at Menlo (1018)
- Incoming Wofford College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Menlo (22)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Menlo (3.3)
- Menlo has a higher acceptance rate (61.7%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Menlo vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Menlo or Wofford 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 Wofford College and Menlo.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Menlo College (79% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $4,200 more per year than Menlo graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $53,900)
- Menlo College students graduate with a $4,685 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($21,062 vs. $25,747)
- Menlo graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($217 vs. $266)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Menlo students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/