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University of South Alabama Springhill Alabama Southern Community College Bishop State Community College AUM WLC William Carey University WCCD Tuskegee University| University of Mobile | Bethany Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Mobile | BLC | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,804 | 830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umobile.edu | blc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mobile | BLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,860 | $28,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,860 | $28,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,676 | $8,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,260 | $18,525 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,217 | $20,705 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Mobile | BLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,690 | 665 | ||
| Admitted | 1,421 | 389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 45.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Mobile | BLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mobile | BLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,875 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $240 |
Diversity |
University of Mobile | BLC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Mobile | BLC | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 23% | ||
Campus |
University of Mobile | BLC | ||
| 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
- University of Mobile is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (1,804 students vs. 830 students)
University of Mobile vs. BLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mobile or BLC?
- Bethany Lutheran College is 18.7% more expensive to attend than University of Mobile for in-state tuition ($28,330.00 vs. $23,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at BLC than University of Mobile ($28,330.00 vs. $23,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than University of Mobile ($18,525 vs. $22,260)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 29.1% lower than costs at University of Mobile ($8,270 vs. $10,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College than University of Mobile (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany Lutheran College students is 27.7% larger than aid received University of Mobile ($20,705 vs. $16,217)
University of Mobile vs. BLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mobile or BLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BLC or University of Mobile .
- The average SAT score at Bethany Lutheran College (1074) is 49 points higher than at University of Mobile (1025)
- Incoming BLC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Mobile (22)
- Accepted freshman BLC students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at University of Mobile (3.3)
- University of Mobile has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than BLC (58.5%)
University of Mobile vs. BLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mobile or BLC? 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 BLC and University of Mobile.
- The graduation rate at BLC is higher than University of Mobile (53% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Mobile earn on average $900 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,625 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mobile graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,875)
- BLC graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mobile graduates. ($240 vs. $267)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Mobile students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/