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Sacramento State San Francisco State Humboldt State University San Jose State UC Merced Cal State Fullerton Sonoma State University California State University-Fresno Cal State East Bay UC Davis Cal Poly San Diego State| California State University Chico | Mills College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Mills College | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Oakland, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 817 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | mills.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Mills College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $29,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $29,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $14,369 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 0% |
Admission |
CSU | Mills College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | - | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 30/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1378/1413 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
CSU | Mills College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Mills College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $242 |
Diversity |
CSU | Mills College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | Mills College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 22% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Mills College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than Mills College based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 817 students)
CSU vs. Mills College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Mills College?
- Mills College is 411% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($29,340.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.5% higher at Mills College than California State University Chico ($29,340.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mills College are 5.9% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($14,369 vs. $15,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Chico than Mills College (62% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is ?% larger than aid received Mills College ($9,162 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Mills College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mills College or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Mills College (1183) is 180 points higher than at CSU (1003)
- Incoming Mills College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at CSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Mills College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at CSU (3.37)
CSU vs. Mills College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Mills 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 Mills College and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Mills College (59% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $8,000 more per year than Mills College graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $44,400)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mills College graduates. ($17,000 vs. $23,500)
- CSU graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Mills College graduates. ($175 vs. $242)
- More CSU 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/