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UT Arlington University of South Alabama Springhill KSU Alabama Southern Community College Mississippi State Bishop State Community College UL Lafayette GS Ole Miss Georgia State TROY| University of Mobile | University of Southern Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Mobile | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,804 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umobile.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mobile | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,860 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,860 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,676 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,260 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,217 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 91% |
Admission |
University of Mobile | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,690 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 1,421 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
University of Mobile | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mobile | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,875 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Mobile | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Mobile | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 27% | ||
Campus |
University of Mobile | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than University of Mobile based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 1,804 students)
University of Mobile vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mobile or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Mobile is 155.5% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Mississippi for in-state tuition ($23,860.00 vs. $9,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.4% higher at University of Mobile than University of Southern Mississippi ($23,860.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than University of Mobile ($14,427 vs. $22,260)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mobile are 6.2% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($10,676 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mobile than University of Southern Mississippi (94% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mobile students is 74.5% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($16,217 vs. $9,296)
University of Mobile vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mobile or University of Southern Mississippi? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Southern Mississippi or University of Mobile .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 24 points higher than at University of Mobile (1025)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Mobile (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at University of Mobile (3.3)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than University of Mobile (84.1%)
University of Mobile vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mobile or University of Southern Mississippi? 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 University of Southern Mississippi and University of Mobile.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than University of Mobile (47% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $3,500 more per year than University of Mobile graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $38,200)
- University of Southern Mississippi students graduate with a $875 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mobile graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,875)
- University of Southern Mississippi graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mobile graduates. ($258 vs. $267)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Mobile students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/