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Overview |
Mills College | Connecticut College | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | New London, CT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 658 | 1,995 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mills.edu | connecticutcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mills College | Connecticut College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,000 | $64,412 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,000 | $64,412 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,790 | $17,885 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $42,941 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $39,354 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Mills College | Connecticut College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,177 | 9,397 | ||
| Admitted | 2,841 | 3,597 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.5% | 38.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1520 | 1340/1470 | ||
| 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 | Connecticut College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mills College | Connecticut College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $60,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $23,550 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $243 |
Diversity |
Mills College | Connecticut College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Mills College | Connecticut College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Mills College | Connecticut College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Connecticut College is larger than than Mills College based on total student enrollment (1,995 students vs. 658 students)
Mills College vs. Connecticut College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mills College or Connecticut College?
- Connecticut College is 3.9% more expensive to attend than Mills College for in-state tuition ($64,412.00 vs. $62,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at Connecticut College than Mills College ($64,412.00 vs. $62,000.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Connecticut College are 5.1% lower than costs at Mills College ($17,885 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Connecticut College than Mills College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Connecticut College students is ?% larger than aid received Mills College ($39,354 vs. $0)
Mills College vs. Connecticut College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mills College or Connecticut College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Connecticut College or Mills College .
- Accepted freshman Connecticut College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Mills College (3.57)
- Connecticut College has a higher acceptance rate (38.3%) than Mills College (16.5%)
Mills College vs. Connecticut College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mills College or Connecticut 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 Connecticut College and Mills College.
- The graduation rate at Connecticut College is higher than Mills College (84% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Connecticut College earn on average $16,300 more per year than Mills College graduates after ten years. ($60,700 vs. $44,400)
- Mills College students graduate with a $50 lower median federal student loan debt than Connecticut College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $23,550)
- Mills College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Connecticut College graduates. ($242 vs. $243)
- More Connecticut College 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/