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Overview |
Mills College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 817 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mills.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mills College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,340 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,340 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,369 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 95% |
Admission |
Mills College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.55 | ||
| 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 | 1210/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mills College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mills College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mills College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Mills College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Mills College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| 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
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is larger than than Mills College based on total student enrollment (1,607 students vs. 817 students)
Mills College vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mills College or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 105.7% more expensive to attend than Mills College for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $29,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.7% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Mills College ($60,350.00 vs. $29,340.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mills College are 17.7% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($14,369 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Mills College (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is ?% larger than aid received Mills College ($44,331 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mills College or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hobart William Smith Colleges or Mills College .
- Accepted freshman Mills College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
Mills College vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mills College or Hobart William Smith Colleges? 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges and Mills College.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Mills College (75% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $15,800 more per year than Mills College graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $44,400)
- Mills College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Mills College graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mills College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/