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Overview |
Mills College | SCU | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Santa Clara, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 817 | 9,178 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #62 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mills.edu | scu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mills College | SCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,340 | $56,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,340 | $56,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,369 | $17,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $50,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $25,295 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 72% |
Admission |
Mills College | SCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 16,650 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,677 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1378/1413 | 1290/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 7, 2025 |
Academics |
Mills College | SCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mills College | SCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $81,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $222 |
Diversity |
Mills College | SCU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Mills College | SCU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Mills College | SCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Clara University is larger than than Mills College based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 817 students)
Mills College vs. SCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mills College or SCU?
- Santa Clara University is 93.9% more expensive to attend than Mills College for in-state tuition ($56,880.00 vs. $29,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.9% higher at SCU than Mills College ($56,880.00 vs. $29,340.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mills College are 19.1% lower than costs at Santa Clara University ($14,369 vs. $17,112)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Santa Clara University than Mills College (72% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Santa Clara University students is ?% larger than aid received Mills College ($25,295 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mills College or SCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCU or Mills College .
- The average SAT score at Santa Clara University (1313) is 130 points higher than at Mills College (1183)
- Incoming SCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Mills College (27)
- Accepted freshman SCU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Mills College (3.57)
Mills College vs. SCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mills College or SCU? 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 SCU and Mills College.
- The graduation rate at SCU is higher than Mills College (85% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Santa Clara University earn on average $37,500 more per year than Mills College graduates after ten years. ($81,900 vs. $44,400)
- Santa Clara University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mills College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,500)
- SCU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Mills College graduates. ($222 vs. $242)
- More SCU 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/