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Overview |
Mills College | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 817 | 9,103 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #605 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mills.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mills College | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,340 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,340 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,369 | $19,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $25,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 83% |
Admission |
Mills College | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 29,920 | ||
| Admitted | - | 26,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 30/31 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1378/1413 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Mills College | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mills College | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $205 |
Diversity |
Mills College | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Mills College | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Mills College | UC Merced | ||
| 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
- University of California Merced is larger than than Mills College based on total student enrollment (9,103 students vs. 817 students)
Mills College vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mills College or UC Merced?
- Mills College is 153.7% more expensive to attend than UC Merced for in-state tuition ($29,340.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.9% higher at UC Merced than Mills College ($41,636.00 vs. $29,340.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mills College are 34.6% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($14,369 vs. $19,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of California Merced than Mills College (83% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is ?% larger than aid received Mills College ($25,868 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mills College or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or Mills College .
- The average SAT score at Mills College (1183) is 158 points higher than at UC Merced (1025)
- Incoming Mills College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UC Merced (23)
- Accepted freshman Mills College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at UC Merced (3.55)
Mills College vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mills College or UC Merced? 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 UC Merced and Mills College.
- The graduation rate at UC Merced is higher than Mills College (58% vs. 57%)
- University of California Merced students graduate with a $3,601 lower median federal student loan debt than Mills College graduates. ($19,899 vs. $23,500)
- UC Merced graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Mills College graduates. ($205 vs. $242)
- More Mills College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC Merced 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/