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Overview |
Mills College | UOP | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Stockton, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 817 | 6,277 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #161 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mills.edu | pacific.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mills College | UOP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,340 | $52,918 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,340 | $52,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,369 | $14,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $28,164 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $38,322 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 96% |
Admission |
Mills College | UOP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,891 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 30/31 | 25/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1378/1413 | 1120/1423 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Mills College | UOP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mills College | UOP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $81,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $24,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $254 |
Diversity |
Mills College | UOP | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Mills College | UOP | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Mills College | UOP | ||
| 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
- University of the Pacific is larger than than Mills College based on total student enrollment (6,277 students vs. 817 students)
Mills College vs. UOP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mills College or UOP?
- University of the Pacific is 80.4% more expensive to attend than Mills College for in-state tuition ($52,918.00 vs. $29,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.4% higher at UOP than Mills College ($52,918.00 vs. $29,340.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mills College are 0.4% lower than costs at University of the Pacific ($14,369 vs. $14,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Pacific than Mills College (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Pacific students is ?% larger than aid received Mills College ($38,322 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mills College or UOP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UOP or Mills College .
- The average SAT score at Mills College (1183) is 31 points higher than at UOP (1152)
- Incoming Mills College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UOP (26)
- Accepted freshman UOP students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Mills College (3.57)
Mills College vs. UOP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mills College or UOP? 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 UOP and Mills College.
- The graduation rate at UOP is higher than Mills College (69% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of the Pacific earn on average $37,000 more per year than Mills College graduates after ten years. ($81,400 vs. $44,400)
- Mills College students graduate with a $1,125 lower median federal student loan debt than UOP graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,625)
- Mills College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than UOP graduates. ($242 vs. $254)
- More UOP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mills College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/