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Overview |
UCSB | Mills College | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Oakland, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,420 | 817 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #109 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucsb.edu | mills.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCSB | Mills College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $29,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $29,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,883 | $14,369 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,874 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,389 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 53% | 0% |
Admission |
UCSB | Mills College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 110,995 | - | ||
| Admitted | 28,688 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 30/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1460 | 1378/1413 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
UCSB | Mills College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCSB | Mills College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,451 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $242 |
Diversity |
UCSB | Mills College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 10% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UCSB | Mills College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 22% | ||
Campus |
UCSB | Mills College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Santa Barbara is larger than than Mills College based on total student enrollment (26,420 students vs. 817 students)
UCSB vs. Mills College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCSB or Mills College?
- Mills College is 153.7% more expensive to attend than UCSB for in-state tuition ($29,340.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.9% higher at UCSB than Mills College ($41,636.00 vs. $29,340.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mills College are 17.5% lower than costs at University of California Santa Barbara ($14,369 vs. $16,883)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of California Santa Barbara than Mills College (53% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Santa Barbara students is ?% larger than aid received Mills College ($20,389 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, UCSB or Mills College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mills College or UCSB .
- The average SAT score at University of California Santa Barbara (1248) is 65 points higher than at Mills College (1183)
- Incoming UCSB students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Mills College (27)
- Accepted freshman UCSB students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Mills College (3.57)
UCSB vs. Mills College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCSB or Mills 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 Mills College and UCSB.
- The graduation rate at UCSB is higher than Mills College (80% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of California Santa Barbara earn on average $14,600 more per year than Mills College graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $44,400)
- University of California Santa Barbara students graduate with a $7,049 lower median federal student loan debt than Mills College graduates. ($16,451 vs. $23,500)
- UCSB graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Mills College graduates. ($170 vs. $242)
- More UCSB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mills College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/