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Overview |
University of Mobile | McNeese | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Lake Charles, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,804 | 6,230 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umobile.edu | mcneese.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mobile | McNeese | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,860 | $5,147 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,860 | $6,647 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,676 | $9,878 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,260 | $10,154 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,217 | $9,540 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 88% |
Admission |
University of Mobile | McNeese | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,690 | 3,554 | ||
| Admitted | 1,421 | 2,532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 71.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 41.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
University of Mobile | McNeese | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mobile | McNeese | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,875 | $20,238 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $209 |
Diversity |
University of Mobile | McNeese | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
University of Mobile | McNeese | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 8% | ||
Campus |
University of Mobile | McNeese | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- McNeese State University is larger than than University of Mobile based on total student enrollment (6,230 students vs. 1,804 students)
University of Mobile vs. McNeese Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mobile or McNeese?
- University of Mobile is 363.6% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($23,860.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 259% higher at University of Mobile than McNeese State University ($23,860.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than University of Mobile ($10,154 vs. $22,260)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 8.1% lower than costs at University of Mobile ($9,878 vs. $10,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mobile than McNeese State University (94% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mobile students is 70% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($16,217 vs. $9,540)
University of Mobile vs. McNeese Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mobile or McNeese? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McNeese or University of Mobile .
- The average SAT score at McNeese State University (1029) is 4 points higher than at University of Mobile (1025)
- Incoming University of Mobile students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at McNeese (22)
- Accepted freshman McNeese students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at University of Mobile (3.3)
- University of Mobile has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than McNeese (71.2%)
University of Mobile vs. McNeese Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mobile or McNeese? 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 McNeese and University of Mobile.
- The graduation rate at University of Mobile is higher than McNeese State University (43% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from McNeese State University earn on average $5,800 more per year than University of Mobile graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $38,200)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $5,637 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mobile graduates. ($20,238 vs. $25,875)
- McNeese graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mobile graduates. ($209 vs. $267)
- More McNeese graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Mobile students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/