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Overview |
Mills College | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 817 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mills.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mills College | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,340 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,340 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,369 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Mills College | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1378/1413 | 1114/1372 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mills College | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mills College | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $299 |
Diversity |
Mills College | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Mills College | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Mills College | Allegheny 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
- Allegheny College is larger than than Mills College based on total student enrollment (1,353 students vs. 817 students)
Mills College vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mills College or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 80.5% more expensive to attend than Mills College for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $29,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.5% higher at Allegheny College than Mills College ($52,950.00 vs. $29,340.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 4.2% lower than costs at Mills College ($13,796 vs. $14,369)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Mills College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is ?% larger than aid received Mills College ($42,599 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mills College or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Mills College .
- Accepted freshman Mills College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
Mills College vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mills College or Allegheny 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 Allegheny College and Mills College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Mills College (80% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $10,800 more per year than Mills College graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $44,400)
- Mills College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $29,000)
- Mills College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($242 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mills College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/