University of Mobile vs. Capitol Technology University

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Mobile in Mobile, AL with Capitol Technology University in Laurel, MD on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

University of Mobile is larger than Capitol Technology University based on total student enrollment (1,545 students vs. 1,065 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Mobile is located in Mobile, AL (Rural Fringe setting); Capitol Technology University is in Laurel, MD (Large Suburban setting).
• University of Mobile is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Capitol Technology University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Mobile 14:1; Capitol Technology University 9:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mobile are 13.9% lower than at Capitol Technology University ($11,328 vs. $13,152).
• Out-of-state tuition is 2.5% higher at Capitol Technology University than at University of Mobile (about $682 more per year; $27,592 vs. $26,910).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Capitol Technology University than at University of Mobile (91% vs. 67%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol Technology University students is 8.7% larger than aid received by University of Mobile students ($20,369 vs. $18,733).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at University of Mobile, test-free at Capitol Technology University.
• Enrolled first-year students at University of Mobile average a 3.3 high school GPA, 0.04 higher than at Capitol Technology University (3.26).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 19.4% at University of Mobile vs. 16.6% at Capitol Technology University.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Capitol Technology University graduates have a $139 lower median loan debt than University of Mobile graduates ($25,736 vs. $25,875).
• Among borrowers, Capitol Technology University graduates have an estimated $1 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than University of Mobile graduates ($266 vs. $267).
• More Capitol Technology University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Mobile students, three years after graduation (60% vs. 45%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.