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Overview |
Mills College | Hamilton College | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Clinton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 658 | 2,048 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mills.edu | hamilton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mills College | Hamilton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,000 | $65,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,000 | $65,090 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,790 | $16,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $26,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $54,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 51% |
Admission |
Mills College | Hamilton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,177 | 9,643 | ||
| Admitted | 2,841 | 1,135 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.5% | 11.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 40.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1520 | 1410/1550 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Mills College | Hamilton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mills College | Hamilton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 89% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $79,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $15,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $162 |
Diversity |
Mills College | Hamilton College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Mills College | Hamilton College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Mills College | Hamilton 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
- Hamilton College is larger than than Mills College based on total student enrollment (2,048 students vs. 658 students)
Mills College vs. Hamilton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mills College or Hamilton College?
- Hamilton College is 5% more expensive to attend than Mills College for in-state tuition ($65,090.00 vs. $62,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Hamilton College than Mills College ($65,090.00 vs. $62,000.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamilton College are 12.6% lower than costs at Mills College ($16,690 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hamilton College than Mills College (51% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is ?% larger than aid received Mills College ($54,359 vs. $0)
Mills College vs. Hamilton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mills College or Hamilton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamilton College or Mills College .
- Accepted freshman Hamilton College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Mills College (3.57)
- Mills College has a higher acceptance rate (16.5%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Mills College vs. Hamilton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mills College or Hamilton 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 Hamilton College and Mills College.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than Mills College (89% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Hamilton College earn on average $34,600 more per year than Mills College graduates after ten years. ($79,000 vs. $44,400)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $7,740 lower median federal student loan debt than Mills College graduates. ($15,760 vs. $23,500)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Mills College graduates. ($162 vs. $242)
- More Hamilton 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/