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USF Gettysburg College McDaniel College F&M St. Mary's Juniata College Goucher College Salisbury Mary Washington College| Mills College | Washington College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mills College | Washington College | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Chestertown, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 817 | 955 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mills.edu | washcoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mills College | Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,340 | $50,626 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,340 | $50,626 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,369 | $13,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $31,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $35,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
Mills College | Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,554 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 30/31 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1378/1413 | 1190/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mills College | Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mills College | Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $250 |
Diversity |
Mills College | Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Mills College | Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Mills College | Washington 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
- Washington College is larger than than Mills College based on total student enrollment (955 students vs. 817 students)
Mills College vs. Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mills College or Washington College?
- Washington College is 72.5% more expensive to attend than Mills College for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $29,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.5% higher at Washington College than Mills College ($50,626.00 vs. $29,340.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 3.9% lower than costs at Mills College ($13,834 vs. $14,369)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Mills College (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is ?% larger than aid received Mills College ($35,683 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mills College or Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington College or Mills College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Mills College (3.57)
Mills College vs. Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mills College or Washington 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 Washington College and Mills College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Mills College (75% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Mills College graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $44,400)
- Mills College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,250)
- Mills College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($242 vs. $250)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mills College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/