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Overview |
University of Mobile | Friends University | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Wichita, KS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,804 | 1,724 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #723 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umobile.edu | friends.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mobile | Friends University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,860 | $31,172 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,860 | $31,172 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,676 | $8,326 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,260 | $23,720 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,217 | $19,570 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Mobile | Friends University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,690 | 1,620 | ||
| Admitted | 1,421 | 1,025 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 63.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 25.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1181 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Mobile | Friends University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mobile | Friends University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $46,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,875 | $24,512 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $253 |
Diversity |
University of Mobile | Friends University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
University of Mobile | Friends University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 50% | ||
Campus |
University of Mobile | Friends University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mobile is larger than than Friends University based on total student enrollment (1,804 students vs. 1,724 students)
University of Mobile vs. Friends University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mobile or Friends University?
- Friends University is 30.6% more expensive to attend than University of Mobile for in-state tuition ($31,172.00 vs. $23,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.6% higher at Friends University than University of Mobile ($31,172.00 vs. $23,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mobile than Friends University ($22,260 vs. $23,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Friends University are 28.2% lower than costs at University of Mobile ($8,326 vs. $10,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Friends University than University of Mobile (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Friends University students is 20.7% larger than aid received University of Mobile ($19,570 vs. $16,217)
University of Mobile vs. Friends University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mobile or Friends University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Friends University or University of Mobile .
- The average SAT score at University of Mobile (1025) is 11 points higher than at Friends University (1014)
- Incoming University of Mobile students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Friends University (22)
- Accepted freshman Friends University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at University of Mobile (3.3)
- University of Mobile has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Friends University (63.3%)
University of Mobile vs. Friends University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mobile or Friends University? 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 Friends University and University of Mobile.
- The graduation rate at University of Mobile is higher than Friends University (43% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Friends University earn on average $8,300 more per year than University of Mobile graduates after ten years. ($46,500 vs. $38,200)
- Friends University students graduate with a $1,363 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mobile graduates. ($24,512 vs. $25,875)
- Friends University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mobile graduates. ($253 vs. $267)
- More Friends University 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/