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Berry College USF Samford University Bryan College Mercer Kentucky Lipscomb Cedarville University Wheaton College Union University Sewanee Belmont| Mills College | Covenant College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mills College | Covenant College | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Lookout Mountain, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 817 | 886 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | The Presbyterian Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mills.edu | covenant.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mills College | Covenant College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,340 | $37,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,340 | $37,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,369 | $11,688 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $25,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $26,658 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Mills College | Covenant College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 813 | ||
| Admitted | - | 684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 30/31 | 24/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1378/1413 | 1140/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mills College | Covenant College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mills College | Covenant College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $222 |
Diversity |
Mills College | Covenant College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Mills College | Covenant College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Mills College | Covenant 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
- Covenant College is larger than than Mills College based on total student enrollment (886 students vs. 817 students)
Mills College vs. Covenant College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mills College or Covenant College?
- Covenant College is 28.7% more expensive to attend than Mills College for in-state tuition ($37,760.00 vs. $29,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at Covenant College than Mills College ($37,760.00 vs. $29,340.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Covenant College are 22.9% lower than costs at Mills College ($11,688 vs. $14,369)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Covenant College than Mills College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Covenant College students is ?% larger than aid received Mills College ($26,658 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mills College or Covenant College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Covenant College or Mills College .
- The average SAT score at Covenant College (1189) is 6 points higher than at Mills College (1183)
- Incoming Mills College students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Covenant College (27)
- Accepted freshman Covenant College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Mills College (3.57)
Mills College vs. Covenant College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mills College or Covenant 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 Covenant College and Mills College.
- The graduation rate at Mills College is higher than Covenant College (57% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Covenant College earn on average $1,200 more per year than Mills College graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $44,400)
- Covenant College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mills College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,500)
- Covenant College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Mills College graduates. ($222 vs. $242)
- More Covenant College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mills College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/