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Overview |
Mills College | F&M | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 658 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #61 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mills.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mills College | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,000 | $68,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,000 | $68,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,790 | $15,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $37,475 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $45,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 68% |
Admission |
Mills College | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,177 | 9,231 | ||
| Admitted | 2,841 | 2,938 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.5% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1520 | 1298/1460 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Mills College | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mills College | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $227 |
Diversity |
Mills College | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Mills College | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Mills College | F&M | ||
| 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
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than Mills College based on total student enrollment (1,911 students vs. 658 students)
Mills College vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mills College or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 10% more expensive to attend than Mills College for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $62,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at F&M than Mills College ($68,180.00 vs. $62,000.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 20.7% lower than costs at Mills College ($15,568 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin and Marshall College than Mills College (68% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is ?% larger than aid received Mills College ($45,764 vs. $0)
Mills College vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mills College or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Mills College .
- F&M has a higher acceptance rate (31.8%) than Mills College (16.5%)
Mills College vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mills College or F&M? 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 F&M and Mills College.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Mills College (85% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $17,500 more per year than Mills College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $44,400)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mills College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,500)
- F&M graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Mills College graduates. ($227 vs. $242)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mills College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/