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Overview |
Mills College | Sonoma State University | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Rohnert Park, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 817 | 6,637 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #675 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mills.edu | sonoma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mills College | Sonoma State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,340 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,340 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,369 | $14,926 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $15,507 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $7,287 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 77% |
Admission |
Mills College | Sonoma State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 10,806 | ||
| Admitted | - | 10,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.4 | ||
| 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 | 950/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Mills College | Sonoma State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mills College | Sonoma State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $180 |
Diversity |
Mills College | Sonoma State University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Mills College | Sonoma State University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Mills College | Sonoma State University | ||
| 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
- Sonoma State University is larger than than Mills College based on total student enrollment (6,637 students vs. 817 students)
Mills College vs. Sonoma State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mills College or Sonoma State University?
- Mills College is 411% more expensive to attend than Sonoma State University for in-state tuition ($29,340.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.5% higher at Mills College than Sonoma State University ($29,340.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mills College are 3.9% lower than costs at Sonoma State University ($14,369 vs. $14,926)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sonoma State University than Mills College (77% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sonoma State University students is ?% larger than aid received Mills College ($7,287 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mills College or Sonoma State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sonoma State University or Mills College .
- The average SAT score at Mills College (1183) is 187 points higher than at Sonoma State University (996)
- Incoming Mills College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Sonoma State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Mills College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Sonoma State University (3.4)
Mills College vs. Sonoma State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mills College or Sonoma State University? 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 Sonoma State University and Mills College.
- The graduation rate at Mills College is the same as at Sonoma State University (57% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Sonoma State University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Mills College graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $44,400)
- Sonoma State University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mills College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $23,500)
- Sonoma State University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Mills College graduates. ($180 vs. $242)
- More Sonoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mills College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/