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San Francisco State San Jose State CSU Cal State East Bay California State University-Fresno Cal State Fullerton Sonoma State University Cal State LA California State University-Northridge California State University-San Marcos UC Merced Cal State Long Beach| California State University Sacramento | Mills College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sacramento State | Mills College | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | Oakland, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,818 | 817 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #850 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csus.edu | mills.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sacramento State | Mills College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $29,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $29,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,278 | $14,369 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,596 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,590 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 0% |
Admission |
Sacramento State | Mills College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,276 | - | ||
| Admitted | 23,559 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 30/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 1378/1413 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Sacramento State | Mills College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sacramento State | Mills College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,750 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $242 |
Diversity |
Sacramento State | Mills College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Sacramento State | Mills College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Sacramento State | 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 Sacramento is larger than than Mills College based on total student enrollment (31,818 students vs. 817 students)
Sacramento State vs. Mills College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sacramento State or Mills College?
- Mills College is 411% more expensive to attend than Sacramento State 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 Sacramento ($29,340.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mills College are 13.3% lower than costs at California State University Sacramento ($14,369 vs. $16,278)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Sacramento than Mills College (78% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Sacramento students is ?% larger than aid received Mills College ($9,590 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Sacramento State or Mills College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mills College or Sacramento State .
- The average SAT score at Mills College (1183) is 235 points higher than at Sacramento State (948)
- Incoming Mills College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Sacramento State (20)
- Accepted freshman Mills College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Sacramento State (3.42)
Sacramento State vs. Mills College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sacramento State 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 Sacramento State.
- The graduation rate at Mills College is higher than California State University Sacramento (57% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from California State University Sacramento earn on average $6,600 more per year than Mills College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $44,400)
- California State University Sacramento students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mills College graduates. ($15,750 vs. $23,500)
- Sacramento State graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Mills College graduates. ($162 vs. $242)
- More Mills College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sacramento State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/