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Overview |
Mills College | Union College | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 658 | 2,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #87 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mills.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mills College | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,000 | $66,105 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,000 | $66,105 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,790 | $16,389 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $42,884 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $38,751 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 94% |
Admission |
Mills College | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,177 | 9,295 | ||
| Admitted | 2,841 | 4,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.5% | 43.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1520 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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 | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mills College | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mills College | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Mills College | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Mills College | Union 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
- Union College is larger than than Mills College based on total student enrollment (2,082 students vs. 658 students)
Mills College vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mills College or Union College?
- Union College is 6.6% more expensive to attend than Mills College for in-state tuition ($66,105.00 vs. $62,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at Union College than Mills College ($66,105.00 vs. $62,000.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 14.7% lower than costs at Mills College ($16,389 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Mills College (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is ?% larger than aid received Mills College ($38,751 vs. $0)
Mills College vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mills College or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Mills College .
- Accepted freshman Mills College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (43.8%) than Mills College (16.5%)
Mills College vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mills College or Union 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 Union College and Mills College.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Mills College (86% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $29,800 more per year than Mills College graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $44,400)
- Mills College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Mills College graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Union College 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/