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Overview |
Mills College | Trinity College | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Hartford, CT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 817 | 2,205 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mills.edu | trincoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mills College | Trinity College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,340 | $61,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,340 | $61,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,369 | $16,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $32,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $46,929 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 67% |
Admission |
Mills College | Trinity College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,220 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,248 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/31 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1378/1413 | 1300/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 17, 2025 |
Academics |
Mills College | Trinity College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mills College | Trinity College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $71,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $217 |
Diversity |
Mills College | Trinity College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Mills College | Trinity College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Mills College | Trinity College | ||
| 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
- Trinity College is larger than than Mills College based on total student enrollment (2,205 students vs. 817 students)
Mills College vs. Trinity College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mills College or Trinity College?
- Trinity College is 108.1% more expensive to attend than Mills College for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $29,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.1% higher at Trinity College than Mills College ($61,070.00 vs. $29,340.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mills College are 15.9% lower than costs at Trinity College ($14,369 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity College than Mills College (67% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is ?% larger than aid received Mills College ($46,929 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mills College or Trinity College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity College or Mills College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Mills College (3.57)
Mills College vs. Trinity College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mills College or Trinity 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 Trinity College and Mills College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Mills College (86% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $27,100 more per year than Mills College graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $44,400)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mills College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $23,500)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Mills College graduates. ($217 vs. $242)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mills College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/