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PLNU Pepperdine Biola University UCSB Chapman Wheaton College USF Loyola Marymount USD Azusa Pacific University UOP SCU| Mills College | Westmont College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mills College | Westmont College | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Santa Barbara, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 658 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mills.edu | westmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mills College | Westmont College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,000 | $50,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,000 | $50,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,790 | $16,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $36,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $32,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 97% |
Admission |
Mills College | Westmont College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,177 | 2,244 | ||
| Admitted | 2,841 | 1,792 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.5% | 79.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1520 | 1212/1418 | ||
| 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 | Westmont College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mills College | Westmont College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,123 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $259 |
Diversity |
Mills College | Westmont College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Mills College | Westmont College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Mills College | Westmont 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
- Westmont College is larger than than Mills College based on total student enrollment (1,310 students vs. 658 students)
Mills College vs. Westmont College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mills College or Westmont College?
- Mills College is 22.7% more expensive to attend than Westmont College for in-state tuition ($62,000.00 vs. $50,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at Mills College than Westmont College ($62,000.00 vs. $50,550.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westmont College are 14.9% lower than costs at Mills College ($16,360 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westmont College than Mills College (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westmont College students is ?% larger than aid received Mills College ($32,414 vs. $0)
Mills College vs. Westmont College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mills College or Westmont College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westmont College or Mills College .
- The average SAT score at Mills College (1183) is 4 points higher than at Westmont College (1179)
- Incoming Mills College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Westmont College (26)
- Accepted freshman Westmont College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Mills College (3.57)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (79.9%) than Mills College (16.5%)
Mills College vs. Westmont College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mills College or Westmont 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 Westmont College and Mills College.
- The graduation rate at Westmont College is higher than Mills College (77% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Westmont College earn on average $10,200 more per year than Mills College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $44,400)
- Mills College students graduate with a $1,623 lower median federal student loan debt than Westmont College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,123)
- Mills College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Westmont College graduates. ($242 vs. $259)
- More Westmont 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/