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Overview |
Mills College | Bates | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Lewiston, ME | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 658 | 1,753 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mills.edu | bates.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mills College | Bates | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,000 | $63,478 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,000 | $63,478 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,790 | $17,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $26,658 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $53,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 44% |
Admission |
Mills College | Bates | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,177 | 8,937 | ||
| Admitted | 2,841 | 1,164 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.5% | 13% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 43.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1520 | 1400/1510 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mills College | Bates | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mills College | Bates | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $75,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $14,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $149 |
Diversity |
Mills College | Bates | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Mills College | Bates | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Mills College | Bates | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bates College is larger than than Mills College based on total student enrollment (1,753 students vs. 658 students)
Mills College vs. Bates Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mills College or Bates?
- Bates College is 2.4% more expensive to attend than Mills College for in-state tuition ($63,478.00 vs. $62,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at Bates than Mills College ($63,478.00 vs. $62,000.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bates College are 4.9% lower than costs at Mills College ($17,904 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bates College than Mills College (44% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is ?% larger than aid received Mills College ($53,782 vs. $0)
Mills College vs. Bates Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mills College or Bates? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bates or Mills College .
- Mills College has a higher acceptance rate (16.5%) than Bates (13%)
Mills College vs. Bates Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mills College or Bates? 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 Bates and Mills College.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Mills College (92% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $31,300 more per year than Mills College graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $44,400)
- Bates College students graduate with a $9,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Mills College graduates. ($14,450 vs. $23,500)
- Bates graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Mills College graduates. ($149 vs. $242)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mills College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/