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Overview |
University of Mobile | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,804 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umobile.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mobile | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,860 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,860 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,676 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,260 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,217 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 95% |
Admission |
University of Mobile | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,690 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 1,421 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.36 | ||
| 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 | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mobile | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,875 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $276 |
Diversity |
University of Mobile | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
University of Mobile | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 45% | ||
Campus |
University of Mobile | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Mercyhurst College is larger than than University of Mobile based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 1,804 students)
University of Mobile vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mobile or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 69.9% more expensive to attend than University of Mobile for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $23,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.9% higher at Mercyhurst College than University of Mobile ($40,530.00 vs. $23,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mobile than Mercyhurst College ($22,260 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mobile are 31.4% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($10,676 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercyhurst College than University of Mobile (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 99.9% larger than aid received University of Mobile ($32,418 vs. $16,217)
University of Mobile vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mobile or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or University of Mobile .
- Accepted freshman Mercyhurst College 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 Mercyhurst College (80.6%)
University of Mobile vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mobile or Mercyhurst College? 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 Mercyhurst College and University of Mobile.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than University of Mobile (68% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $5,500 more per year than University of Mobile graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $38,200)
- University of Mobile students graduate with a $823 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($25,875 vs. $26,698)
- University of Mobile graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($267 vs. $276)
- More Mercyhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Mobile students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/