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Overview |
University of Mobile | California College of the Arts | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Oakland, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,804 | 1,501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umobile.edu | cca.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mobile | California College of the Arts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,860 | $53,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,860 | $53,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,676 | $19,957 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,260 | $47,862 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,217 | $27,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 91% |
Admission |
University of Mobile | California College of the Arts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,690 | 2,987 | ||
| Admitted | 1,421 | 2,261 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
University of Mobile | California College of the Arts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mobile | California College of the Arts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,875 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $289 |
Diversity |
University of Mobile | California College of the Arts | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 31% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
University of Mobile | California College of the Arts | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 20% | ||
Campus |
University of Mobile | California College of the Arts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Mobile is larger than than California College of the Arts based on total student enrollment (1,804 students vs. 1,501 students)
University of Mobile vs. California College of the Arts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mobile or California College of the Arts?
- California College of the Arts is 125.7% more expensive to attend than University of Mobile for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $23,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.7% higher at California College of the Arts than University of Mobile ($53,856.00 vs. $23,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mobile than California College of the Arts ($22,260 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mobile are 86.9% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($10,676 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mobile than California College of the Arts (94% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is 70% larger than aid received University of Mobile ($27,563 vs. $16,217)
University of Mobile vs. California College of the Arts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mobile or California College of the Arts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between California College of the Arts or University of Mobile .
- Accepted freshman California College of the Arts students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at University of Mobile (3.3)
- University of Mobile has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than California College of the Arts (75.7%)
University of Mobile vs. California College of the Arts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mobile or California College of the Arts? 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 California College of the Arts and University of Mobile.
- The graduation rate at California College of the Arts is higher than University of Mobile (49% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from California College of the Arts earn on average $5,300 more per year than University of Mobile graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $38,200)
- University of Mobile students graduate with a $2,125 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($25,875 vs. $28,000)
- University of Mobile graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($267 vs. $289)
- More California College of the Arts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Mobile students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/