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Overview |
Mills College | Furman | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 817 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mills.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mills College | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,340 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,340 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,369 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Mills College | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1378/1413 | 1260/1455 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mills College | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mills College | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $263 |
Diversity |
Mills College | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Mills College | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Mills College | Furman | ||
| 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
- Furman University is larger than than Mills College based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 817 students)
Mills College vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mills College or Furman?
- Furman University is 88.8% more expensive to attend than Mills College for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $29,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.8% higher at Furman than Mills College ($55,392.00 vs. $29,340.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mills College are 5.4% lower than costs at Furman University ($14,369 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Mills College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is ?% larger than aid received Mills College ($36,384 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mills College or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Mills College .
- Accepted freshman Furman students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Mills College (3.57)
Mills College vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mills College or Furman? 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 Furman and Mills College.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Mills College (87% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $9,900 more per year than Mills College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $44,400)
- Mills College students graduate with a $1,943 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,443)
- Mills College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($242 vs. $263)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mills College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/