Hidden Gem Colleges in the West (2025)

Avg Earnings

$69,386

⬆ $11,711 vs National

National avg: $57,675

Avg Selectivity

84.7%

Acceptance Rate

School Types

74.1% Public

25.9% Private

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Top Performers

Highest Azimuth Score (2.4)

Great outcomes with 91% acceptance

Highest Azimuth Score (2.4)

Great outcomes with 91% acceptance

Rank	School	Location	Earnings	Net Price	Acceptance Rate	Grad Rate
#81	Menlo CollegePrivate	Atherton, CA	$79,903 Median Earnings (4yr)	$25,546	68.5%	53.5%

$79,903

Median Earnings (4yr)

$25,546

Net Price

68.5%

Acceptance Rate

53.5%

Graduation Rate

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