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San Francisco State USD SCU UCSC Seattle U Chapman UOP UC Davis Loyola Marymount UC Riverside San Jose State UC Merced| Mills College | University of San Francisco | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mills College | USF | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | San Francisco, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 817 | 9,688 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #137 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mills.edu | usfca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mills College | USF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,340 | $54,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,340 | $54,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,369 | $16,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $42,953 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $30,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 96% |
Admission |
Mills College | USF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 23,103 | ||
| Admitted | - | 16,444 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/31 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1378/1413 | 1210/1410 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mills College | USF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mills College | USF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $70,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mills College | USF | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 19% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Mills College | USF | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Mills College | USF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Francisco is larger than than Mills College based on total student enrollment (9,688 students vs. 817 students)
Mills College vs. USF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mills College or USF?
- University of San Francisco is 87.4% more expensive to attend than Mills College for in-state tuition ($54,980.00 vs. $29,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.4% higher at USF than Mills College ($54,980.00 vs. $29,340.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mills College are 15.2% lower than costs at University of San Francisco ($14,369 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of San Francisco than Mills College (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Francisco students is ?% larger than aid received Mills College ($30,916 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mills College or USF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USF or Mills College .
- The average SAT score at Mills College (1183) is 11 points higher than at USF (1172)
- Incoming Mills College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at USF (26)
- Accepted freshman Mills College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.57) as students at USF (3.57)
Mills College vs. USF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mills College or USF? 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 USF and Mills College.
- The graduation rate at USF is higher than Mills College (70% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of San Francisco earn on average $26,000 more per year than Mills College graduates after ten years. ($70,400 vs. $44,400)
- Mills College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than USF graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- Mills College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than USF graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More USF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mills College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/