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Overview |
Mills College | Trinity | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 658 | 2,694 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mills.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mills College | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,000 | $50,712 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,000 | $50,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,790 | $14,472 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $32,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $33,524 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
Mills College | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,177 | 11,425 | ||
| Admitted | 2,841 | 3,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.5% | 28.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1520 | 1320/1465 | ||
| 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 | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mills College | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $263 |
Diversity |
Mills College | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Mills College | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Mills College | Trinity | ||
| 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 University is larger than than Mills College based on total student enrollment (2,694 students vs. 658 students)
Mills College vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mills College or Trinity?
- Mills College is 22.3% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($62,000.00 vs. $50,712.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.3% higher at Mills College than Trinity University ($62,000.00 vs. $50,712.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 29.8% lower than costs at Mills College ($14,472 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than Mills College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity University students is ?% larger than aid received Mills College ($33,524 vs. $0)
Mills College vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mills College or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Mills College .
- The average SAT score at Trinity University (1294) is 111 points higher than at Mills College (1183)
- Incoming Trinity students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Mills College (27)
- Accepted freshman Trinity students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Mills College (3.57)
- Trinity has a higher acceptance rate (28.2%) than Mills College (16.5%)
Mills College vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mills College or Trinity? 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 and Mills College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity is higher than Mills College (80% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Trinity University earn on average $18,400 more per year than Mills College graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $44,400)
- Mills College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,500)
- Mills College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity graduates. ($242 vs. $263)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mills College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/