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Overview |
Mills College | St Lawrence University | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 817 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #159 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mills.edu | stlawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mills College | St Lawrence University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,340 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,340 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,369 | $15,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $33,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $44,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
Mills College | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,172 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/31 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1378/1413 | 1240/1410 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mills College | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mills College | St Lawrence University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mills College | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Mills College | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Mills College | St Lawrence University | ||
| 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
- St Lawrence University is larger than than Mills College based on total student enrollment (2,175 students vs. 817 students)
Mills College vs. St Lawrence University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mills College or St Lawrence University?
- St Lawrence University is 110% more expensive to attend than Mills College for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $29,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110% higher at St Lawrence University than Mills College ($61,600.00 vs. $29,340.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mills College are 11.3% lower than costs at St Lawrence University ($14,369 vs. $15,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Lawrence University than Mills College (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is ?% larger than aid received Mills College ($44,093 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mills College or St Lawrence University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St Lawrence University or Mills College .
- Accepted freshman St Lawrence University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Mills College (3.57)
Mills College vs. St Lawrence University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mills College or St Lawrence 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 St Lawrence University and Mills College.
- The graduation rate at St Lawrence University is higher than Mills College (80% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from St Lawrence University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Mills College graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $44,400)
- Mills College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St Lawrence University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Mills College graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than St Lawrence University graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More St Lawrence University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mills College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/