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Smith College Bryn Mawr Wellesley Brandeis University Barnard BU Oberlin Skidmore College Vassar Trinity College Amherst USF| Mills College | Mount Holyoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mills College | MHC | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 658 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #89 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mills.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mills College | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,000 | $63,904 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,000 | $63,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,790 | $18,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $35,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $41,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 75% |
Admission |
Mills College | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,177 | 5,030 | ||
| Admitted | 2,841 | 1,926 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.5% | 38.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1520 | 1350/1500 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Mills College | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mills College | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $219 |
Diversity |
Mills College | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Mills College | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Mills College | MHC | ||
| 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
- Mount Holyoke College is larger than than Mills College based on total student enrollment (2,330 students vs. 658 students)
Mills College vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mills College or MHC?
- Mount Holyoke College is 3.1% more expensive to attend than Mills College for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $62,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at MHC than Mills College ($63,904.00 vs. $62,000.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mills College are 0.3% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($18,790 vs. $18,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Holyoke College than Mills College (75% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is ?% larger than aid received Mills College ($41,823 vs. $0)
Mills College vs. MHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mills College or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or Mills College .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Mills College (3.57)
- MHC has a higher acceptance rate (38.3%) than Mills College (16.5%)
Mills College vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mills College or MHC? 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 MHC and Mills College.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Mills College (85% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $5,600 more per year than Mills College graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $44,400)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $2,294 lower median federal student loan debt than Mills College graduates. ($21,206 vs. $23,500)
- MHC graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Mills College graduates. ($219 vs. $242)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mills College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/