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Overview |
University of Mobile | Nicholls State University | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Thibodaux, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,804 | 5,883 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umobile.edu | nicholls.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mobile | Nicholls State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,860 | $4,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,860 | $6,015 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,676 | $10,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,260 | $12,365 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,217 | $9,310 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Mobile | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,690 | 2,289 | ||
| Admitted | 1,421 | 2,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 98.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 43.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 938/1130 | |||
| 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 | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mobile | Nicholls State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,875 | $19,848 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $205 |
Diversity |
University of Mobile | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Mobile | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 6% | ||
Campus |
University of Mobile | Nicholls State 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
- Nicholls State University is larger than than University of Mobile based on total student enrollment (5,883 students vs. 1,804 students)
University of Mobile vs. Nicholls State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mobile or Nicholls State University?
- University of Mobile is 384.8% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($23,860.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 296.7% higher at University of Mobile than Nicholls State University ($23,860.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than University of Mobile ($12,365 vs. $22,260)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nicholls State University are 0.7% lower than costs at University of Mobile ($10,602 vs. $10,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than University of Mobile (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mobile students is 74.2% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($16,217 vs. $9,310)
University of Mobile vs. Nicholls State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mobile or Nicholls State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nicholls State University or University of Mobile .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 5 points higher than at University of Mobile (1025)
- Incoming University of Mobile students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Nicholls State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Nicholls State University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at University of Mobile (3.3)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than University of Mobile (84.1%)
University of Mobile vs. Nicholls State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mobile or Nicholls State 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 Nicholls State University and University of Mobile.
- The graduation rate at University of Mobile is higher than Nicholls State University (43% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $4,400 more per year than University of Mobile graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $38,200)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $6,027 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mobile graduates. ($19,848 vs. $25,875)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mobile graduates. ($205 vs. $267)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Mobile students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/