by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Mills worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Mills is ranked #3,300 out of 3,452 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within California, it ranks #296 of 353 for value.
These Mills majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | #41 of 49 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #61 of 176 |
| Liberal Arts | #380 of 429 |
Read the full Mills value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Northeastern University Oakland is ranked #296 out of #353 for California value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Mills financial aid page to be sure.
Northeastern University Oakland is ranked #3,300 out of 3,452 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Northeastern University Oakland is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Mills costs about $43,253. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $173,012 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $85,421 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $25,181 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $43,253 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $173,012 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Mills net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Mills costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Mills degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $341,684 | — | — |
| All Students | $173,012 | #3,300 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $100,724 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $341,684 | — | — |
| All Students | $173,012 | #296 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $100,724 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
About 70% of Mills undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $59,676 per year. Get more details on the Mills financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Mills net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.