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USF Chapman Pepperdine CDU HMC SCU Oxy Loyola Marymount UC Berkeley Thomas Aquinas College UCI Pomona| Mills College | Soka University of America | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mills College | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 658 | 476 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mills.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mills College | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,000 | $34,382 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,000 | $34,382 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,790 | $13,892 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $18,807 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $33,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Mills College | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,177 | 397 | ||
| Admitted | 2,841 | 276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.5% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1390/1520 | 1220/1460 | ||
| 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 | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mills College | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $230 |
Diversity |
Mills College | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Mills College | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Mills College | Soka University of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Mills College is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (658 students vs. 476 students)
Mills College vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mills College or Soka University of America?
- Mills College is 80.3% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($62,000.00 vs. $34,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.3% higher at Mills College than Soka University of America ($62,000.00 vs. $34,382.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 35.3% lower than costs at Mills College ($13,892 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than Mills College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Soka University of America students is ?% larger than aid received Mills College ($33,951 vs. $0)
Mills College vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mills College or Soka University of America? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Soka University of America or Mills College .
- The average SAT score at Soka University of America (1229) is 46 points higher than at Mills College (1183)
- Incoming Mills College students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Soka University of America (27)
- Accepted freshman Soka University of America students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Mills College (3.57)
- Soka University of America has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Mills College (16.5%)
Mills College vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mills College or Soka University of America? 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 Soka University of America and Mills College.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than Mills College (87% vs. 57%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $1,212 lower median federal student loan debt than Mills College graduates. ($22,288 vs. $23,500)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Mills College graduates. ($230 vs. $242)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mills College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/