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Overview |
University of Mobile | GWU | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Boiling Springs, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,804 | 3,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umobile.edu | gardner-webb.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mobile | GWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,860 | $31,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,860 | $31,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,676 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,260 | $22,339 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,217 | $24,130 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Mobile | GWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,690 | 5,728 | ||
| Admitted | 1,421 | 4,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | |||
| 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 | GWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mobile | GWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,875 | $24,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Mobile | GWU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
University of Mobile | GWU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 41% | ||
Campus |
University of Mobile | GWU | ||
| 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
- Gardner Webb University is larger than than University of Mobile based on total student enrollment (3,144 students vs. 1,804 students)
University of Mobile vs. GWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mobile or GWU?
- Gardner Webb University is 30.8% more expensive to attend than University of Mobile for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $23,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at GWU than University of Mobile ($31,220.00 vs. $23,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mobile than GWU ($22,260 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mobile are 0.9% lower than costs at Gardner Webb University ($10,676 vs. $10,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than University of Mobile (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 48.8% larger than aid received University of Mobile ($24,130 vs. $16,217)
University of Mobile vs. GWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mobile or GWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GWU or University of Mobile .
- The average SAT score at University of Mobile (1025) is 48 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming University of Mobile students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at University of Mobile (3.3)
- University of Mobile has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than GWU (74.9%)
University of Mobile vs. GWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mobile or GWU? 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 GWU and University of Mobile.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than University of Mobile (55% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Gardner Webb University earn on average $2,300 more per year than University of Mobile graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $38,200)
- Gardner Webb University students graduate with a $906 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mobile graduates. ($24,969 vs. $25,875)
- GWU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mobile graduates. ($258 vs. $267)
- More GWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Mobile students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/