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Overview |
Mills College | USC | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 658 | 47,147 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #36 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mills.edu | usc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mills College | USC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,000 | $66,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,000 | $66,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,790 | $19,198 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $41,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $43,208 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 68% |
Admission |
Mills College | USC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,177 | 80,808 | ||
| Admitted | 2,841 | 8,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.5% | 10% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 44.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1520 | 1440/1550 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Mills College | USC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mills College | USC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $85,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $22,375 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $231 |
Diversity |
Mills College | USC | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Mills College | USC | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Mills College | USC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern California is larger than than Mills College based on total student enrollment (47,147 students vs. 658 students)
Mills College vs. USC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mills College or USC?
- University of Southern California is 7.5% more expensive to attend than Mills College for in-state tuition ($66,640.00 vs. $62,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at USC than Mills College ($66,640.00 vs. $62,000.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mills College are 2.2% lower than costs at University of Southern California ($18,790 vs. $19,198)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern California than Mills College (68% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern California students is ?% larger than aid received Mills College ($43,208 vs. $0)
Mills College vs. USC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mills College or USC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC or Mills College .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern California (1391) is 208 points higher than at Mills College (1183)
- Incoming USC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Mills College (27)
- Accepted freshman USC students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Mills College (3.57)
- Mills College has a higher acceptance rate (16.5%) than USC (10%)
Mills College vs. USC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mills College or USC? 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 USC and Mills College.
- The graduation rate at USC is higher than Mills College (90% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Southern California earn on average $41,100 more per year than Mills College graduates after ten years. ($85,500 vs. $44,400)
- University of Southern California students graduate with a $1,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Mills College graduates. ($22,375 vs. $23,500)
- USC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Mills College graduates. ($231 vs. $242)
- More USC 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/