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Overview |
Mills College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 658 | 2,277 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #28 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mills.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mills College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,000 | $63,315 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,000 | $63,315 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,790 | $17,685 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $24,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $58,323 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 63% |
Admission |
Mills College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,177 | 6,820 | ||
| Admitted | 2,841 | 1,184 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.5% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 42.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.87 | ||
| 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 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mills College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mills College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $222 |
Diversity |
Mills College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Mills College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Mills College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington and Lee University is larger than than Mills College based on total student enrollment (2,277 students vs. 658 students)
Mills College vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mills College or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Mills College for in-state tuition ($63,315.00 vs. $62,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Washington and Lee than Mills College ($63,315.00 vs. $62,000.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington and Lee University are 6.2% lower than costs at Mills College ($17,685 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington and Lee University than Mills College (63% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is ?% larger than aid received Mills College ($58,323 vs. $0)
Mills College vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mills College or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Mills College .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 212 points higher than at Mills College (1183)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Mills College (27)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Mills College (3.57)
- Washington and Lee has a higher acceptance rate (17.4%) than Mills College (16.5%)
Mills College vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mills College or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Mills College.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Mills College (91% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $44,600 more per year than Mills College graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $44,400)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mills College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,500)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Mills College graduates. ($222 vs. $242)
- More Washington and Lee 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/