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MHC Bryn Mawr Wellesley Vassar Barnard USF Bowdoin College Amherst Bates Wesley College Clark University Bard College| Mills College | Smith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mills College | Smith College | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 658 | 2,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #67 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mills.edu | smith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mills College | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,000 | $61,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,000 | $61,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,790 | $21,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $27,823 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $54,311 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 68% |
Admission |
Mills College | Smith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,177 | 9,869 | ||
| Admitted | 2,841 | 1,947 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.5% | 19.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1520 | 1408/1540 | ||
| 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 | Smith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mills College | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $196 |
Diversity |
Mills College | Smith College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Mills College | Smith College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Mills College | Smith College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Smith College is larger than than Mills College based on total student enrollment (2,830 students vs. 658 students)
Mills College vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mills College or Smith College?
- Mills College is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Smith College for in-state tuition ($62,000.00 vs. $61,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Mills College than Smith College ($62,000.00 vs. $61,260.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mills College are 13.4% lower than costs at Smith College ($18,790 vs. $21,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Smith College than Mills College (68% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is ?% larger than aid received Mills College ($54,311 vs. $0)
Mills College vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mills College or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or Mills College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Mills College (3.57)
- Smith College has a higher acceptance rate (19.7%) than Mills College (16.5%)
Mills College vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mills College or Smith 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 Smith College and Mills College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Mills College (85% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Smith College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Mills College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $44,400)
- Smith College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mills College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,500)
- Smith College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Mills College graduates. ($196 vs. $242)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mills College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/