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Loyola Marymount Chapman USD Oxy SCU USC UCLA UCSB Westmont College PLNU SMU UCI| Mills College | Pepperdine University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mills College | Pepperdine | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Malibu, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 658 | 9,545 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #143 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mills.edu | pepperdine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mills College | Pepperdine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,000 | $65,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,000 | $65,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,790 | $23,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $52,216 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $32,986 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 91% |
Admission |
Mills College | Pepperdine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,177 | 12,457 | ||
| Admitted | 2,841 | 6,210 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.5% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1520 | 1250/1450 | ||
| 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 | Pepperdine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mills College | Pepperdine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $71,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $268 |
Diversity |
Mills College | Pepperdine | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Mills College | Pepperdine | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Mills College | Pepperdine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pepperdine University is larger than than Mills College based on total student enrollment (9,545 students vs. 658 students)
Mills College vs. Pepperdine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mills College or Pepperdine?
- Pepperdine University is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Mills College for in-state tuition ($65,990.00 vs. $62,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Pepperdine than Mills College ($65,990.00 vs. $62,000.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mills College are 23.8% lower than costs at Pepperdine University ($18,790 vs. $23,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pepperdine University than Mills College (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pepperdine University students is ?% larger than aid received Mills College ($32,986 vs. $0)
Mills College vs. Pepperdine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mills College or Pepperdine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pepperdine or Mills College .
- The average SAT score at Pepperdine University (1226) is 43 points higher than at Mills College (1183)
- Incoming Pepperdine students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Mills College (27)
- Accepted freshman Pepperdine students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Mills College (3.57)
- Pepperdine has a higher acceptance rate (49.9%) than Mills College (16.5%)
Mills College vs. Pepperdine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mills College or Pepperdine? 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 Pepperdine and Mills College.
- The graduation rate at Pepperdine is higher than Mills College (81% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Pepperdine University earn on average $27,300 more per year than Mills College graduates after ten years. ($71,700 vs. $44,400)
- Mills College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Pepperdine graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- Mills College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Pepperdine graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Pepperdine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mills College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/