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Overview |
Mills College | Holy Cross College | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Notre Dame, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 817 | 434 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mills.edu | hcc-nd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mills College | Holy Cross College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,340 | $33,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,340 | $33,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,369 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $22,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $24,381 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 59% |
Admission |
Mills College | Holy Cross College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 944 | ||
| Admitted | - | 719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 30/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1378/1413 | 1203/1373 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 28, 2025 |
Academics |
Mills College | Holy Cross College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mills College | Holy Cross College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $23,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $239 |
Diversity |
Mills College | Holy Cross College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Mills College | Holy Cross College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Mills College | Holy Cross College | ||
| 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
- Mills College is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (817 students vs. 434 students)
Mills College vs. Holy Cross College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mills College or Holy Cross College?
- Holy Cross College is 14.2% more expensive to attend than Mills College for in-state tuition ($33,500.00 vs. $29,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at Holy Cross College than Mills College ($33,500.00 vs. $29,340.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Cross College are 19.7% lower than costs at Mills College ($12,000 vs. $14,369)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Holy Cross College than Mills College (59% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Cross College students is ?% larger than aid received Mills College ($24,381 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mills College or Holy Cross College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross College or Mills College .
- The average SAT score at Mills College (1183) is 199 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Incoming Mills College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Holy Cross College (22)
- Accepted freshman Mills College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
Mills College vs. Holy Cross College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mills College or Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross College and Mills College.
- The graduation rate at Mills College is higher than Holy Cross College (57% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Mills College earn on average $600 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $43,800)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $375 lower median federal student loan debt than Mills College graduates. ($23,125 vs. $23,500)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Mills College graduates. ($239 vs. $242)
- More Mills College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/