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Overview |
Mills College | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 817 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mills.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mills College | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,340 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,340 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,369 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Mills College | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1378/1413 | 1113/1298 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Mills College | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mills College | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mills College | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Mills College | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Mills College | Hollins 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
- Mills College is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (817 students vs. 803 students)
Mills College vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mills College or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 37.5% more expensive to attend than Mills College for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $29,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.5% higher at Hollins College than Mills College ($40,350.00 vs. $29,340.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mills College are 4.1% lower than costs at Hollins University ($14,369 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Mills College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is ?% larger than aid received Mills College ($35,635 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mills College or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Mills College .
- The average SAT score at Mills College (1183) is 59 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming Mills College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Hollins College (26)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Mills College (3.57)
Mills College vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mills College or Hollins 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 Hollins College and Mills College.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Mills College (63% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Mills College earn on average $8,800 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $35,600)
- Mills College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Mills College graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Mills College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/