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Loyola Marymount USD Pepperdine Oxy USC SCU UOP Cal State Fullerton San Diego State UC Riverside USF UCI| Chapman University | Mills College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chapman | Mills College | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Oakland, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 817 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | mills.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Mills College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $29,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $29,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $14,369 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 0% |
Admission |
Chapman | Mills College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 30/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1378/1413 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Chapman | Mills College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Mills College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $242 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Mills College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 10% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Chapman | Mills College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Mills College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chapman University is larger than than Mills College based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 817 students)
Chapman vs. Mills College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Mills College?
- Chapman University is 105.5% more expensive to attend than Mills College for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $29,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.5% higher at Chapman than Mills College ($60,288.00 vs. $29,340.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mills College are 18% lower than costs at Chapman University ($14,369 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chapman University than Mills College (87% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is ?% larger than aid received Mills College ($33,510 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Mills College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mills College or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Chapman University (1217) is 34 points higher than at Mills College (1183)
- Incoming Chapman students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Mills College (27)
- Accepted freshman Chapman students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Mills College (3.57)
Chapman vs. Mills College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Mills 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 Mills College and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Chapman is higher than Mills College (72% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Chapman University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Mills College graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $44,400)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $2,562 lower median federal student loan debt than Mills College graduates. ($20,938 vs. $23,500)
- Chapman graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Mills College graduates. ($216 vs. $242)
- More Mills College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/