Cal Poly vs. Menlo
Both California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and Menlo College are 4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and Menlo College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Menlo's tuition ($51,070) is more expensive than Cal Poly ($30,995).
- Cal Poly's acceptance rate (29.75%) is lower than Menlo (67.81%).
- Cal Poly has higher yield (27.83%) than Menlo (8.63%).
- Menlo's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than Cal Poly (18 to 1).
- Cal Poly (22,485 students) is larger than Menlo (840 students) with more enrolled students.
- Menlo ($36,603) has higher amount of financial aid than Cal Poly ($9,975).
- Cal Poly's graduation rate (85%) is higher than Menlo (51%).

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Public, 4 years • San Luis Obispo, CA #23 in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$11,075 In-State
$30,995 out-of-state
$30,995 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,975
Test Scores
Admission
29.75% Acceptance Rate
27.83% Yield
Enrollment
21,559 Undergraduate
926 Graduate
109 Online Students
Graduation Rate
85% Graduation Rate
1% Transfer-out Rate
95% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
931 Faculties (full-time)
2,503 Staffs (full-time)
$95,198 Faculty Salary
$74,774 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$11,094 annual charge
-8,820 capacity

Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$51,070
Financial Aid
$36,603
Test Scores
Admission
67.81% Acceptance Rate
8.63% Yield
Enrollment
831 Undergraduate
9 Graduate
Graduation Rate
51% Graduation Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
31 Faculties (full-time)
136 Staffs (full-time)
$89,657 Faculty Salary
$77,917 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-838 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
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