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Overview |
University of Mobile | Shorter | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Rome, GA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,804 | 1,515 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umobile.edu | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mobile | Shorter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,860 | $22,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,860 | $22,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,676 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,260 | $13,490 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,217 | $20,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Mobile | Shorter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,690 | 871 | ||
| Admitted | 1,421 | 849 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Mobile | Shorter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mobile | Shorter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,875 | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $293 |
Diversity |
University of Mobile | Shorter | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Mobile | Shorter | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 15% | ||
Campus |
University of Mobile | Shorter | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mobile is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (1,804 students vs. 1,515 students)
University of Mobile vs. Shorter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mobile or Shorter?
- University of Mobile is 6.6% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($23,860.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at University of Mobile than Shorter University ($23,860.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than University of Mobile ($13,490 vs. $22,260)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 13.6% lower than costs at University of Mobile ($9,400 vs. $10,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than University of Mobile (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 23.7% larger than aid received University of Mobile ($20,057 vs. $16,217)
University of Mobile vs. Shorter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mobile or Shorter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter or University of Mobile .
- The average SAT score at University of Mobile (1025) is 56 points higher than at Shorter (969)
- Incoming University of Mobile students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Shorter (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Mobile students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than University of Mobile (84.1%)
University of Mobile vs. Shorter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mobile or Shorter? 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 Shorter and University of Mobile.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than University of Mobile (47% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $11,100 more per year than University of Mobile graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $38,200)
- University of Mobile students graduate with a $2,543 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($25,875 vs. $28,418)
- University of Mobile graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($267 vs. $293)
- More University of Mobile graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/