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Overview |
Mills College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 658 | 2,895 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #79 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mills.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mills College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,000 | $64,230 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,000 | $64,230 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,790 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $35,729 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $44,671 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 95% |
Admission |
Mills College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,177 | 7,123 | ||
| Admitted | 2,841 | 3,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.5% | 47.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1520 | 1240/1460 | ||
| 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 | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mills College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $227 |
Diversity |
Mills College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Mills College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Mills College | Gettysburg College | ||
| 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
- Gettysburg College is larger than than Mills College based on total student enrollment (2,895 students vs. 658 students)
Mills College vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mills College or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 3.6% more expensive to attend than Mills College for in-state tuition ($64,230.00 vs. $62,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at Gettysburg College than Mills College ($64,230.00 vs. $62,000.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 21% lower than costs at Mills College ($15,530 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Mills College (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is ?% larger than aid received Mills College ($44,671 vs. $0)
Mills College vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mills College or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Mills College .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (47.5%) than Mills College (16.5%)
Mills College vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mills College or Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg College and Mills College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Mills College (85% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $16,500 more per year than Mills College graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $44,400)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mills College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,500)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Mills College graduates. ($227 vs. $242)
- More Gettysburg 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/