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Overview |
Mills College | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 817 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #861 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mills.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mills College | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,340 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,340 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,369 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 66% |
Admission |
Mills College | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | - | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 30/31 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1378/1413 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Mills College | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mills College | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $144 |
Diversity |
Mills College | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Mills College | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Mills College | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Monterey Bay is larger than than Mills College based on total student enrollment (7,045 students vs. 817 students)
Mills College vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mills College or CSUMB?
- Mills College is 411% more expensive to attend than CSUMB 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 Monterey Bay ($29,340.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mills College are 13.2% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($14,369 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Monterey Bay than Mills College (66% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Monterey Bay students is ?% larger than aid received Mills College ($8,702 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mills College or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or Mills College .
- Accepted freshman Mills College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at CSUMB (3.45)
Mills College vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mills College or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and Mills College.
- The graduation rate at Mills College is higher than California State University Monterey Bay (57% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from California State University Monterey Bay earn on average $900 more per year than Mills College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $44,400)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mills College graduates. ($14,000 vs. $23,500)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Mills College graduates. ($144 vs. $242)
- More Mills College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSUMB students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/