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Overview |
Mills College | Austin College | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Sherman, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 817 | 1,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #188 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mills.edu | austincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mills College | Austin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,340 | $44,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,340 | $44,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,369 | $12,958 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $24,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $33,033 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Mills College | Austin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,192 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,823 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1378/1413 | 1160/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Mills College | Austin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mills College | Austin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $268 |
Diversity |
Mills College | Austin College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Mills College | Austin College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Mills College | Austin 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
- Austin College is larger than than Mills College based on total student enrollment (1,182 students vs. 817 students)
Mills College vs. Austin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mills College or Austin College?
- Austin College is 52.5% more expensive to attend than Mills College for in-state tuition ($44,740.00 vs. $29,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.5% higher at Austin College than Mills College ($44,740.00 vs. $29,340.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Austin College are 10.9% lower than costs at Mills College ($12,958 vs. $14,369)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin College than Mills College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin College students is ?% larger than aid received Mills College ($33,033 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mills College or Austin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin College or Mills College .
- The average SAT score at Mills College (1183) is 18 points higher than at Austin College (1165)
- Incoming Mills College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Austin College (25)
- Accepted freshman Austin College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Mills College (3.57)
Mills College vs. Austin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mills College or Austin 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 Austin College and Mills College.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than Mills College (75% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $10,200 more per year than Mills College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $44,400)
- Mills College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- Mills College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Austin College graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Austin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mills College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/