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University of South Alabama Springhill Alabama Southern Community College Bishop State Community College AUM AU Tuskegee University WCCD William Carey University| University of Mobile | Southern Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Mobile | SWU | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Central, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,804 | 1,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umobile.edu | edu. | ||
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Costs |
University of Mobile | SWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,860 | $26,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,860 | $26,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,676 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,260 | $17,639 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,217 | $19,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Mobile | SWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,690 | 846 | ||
| Admitted | 1,421 | 433 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 51.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1013/1160 | |||
| 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 | SWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mobile | SWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,875 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Mobile | SWU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Mobile | SWU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 42% | ||
Campus |
University of Mobile | SWU | ||
| 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
- University of Mobile is larger than than SWU based on total student enrollment (1,804 students vs. 1,175 students)
University of Mobile vs. SWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mobile or SWU?
- Southern Wesleyan University is 11.1% more expensive to attend than University of Mobile for in-state tuition ($26,520.00 vs. $23,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at SWU than University of Mobile ($26,520.00 vs. $23,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Wesleyan University than University of Mobile ($17,639 vs. $22,260)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 10.6% lower than costs at University of Mobile ($9,650 vs. $10,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University than University of Mobile (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Wesleyan University students is 21.1% larger than aid received University of Mobile ($19,636 vs. $16,217)
University of Mobile vs. SWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mobile or SWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWU or University of Mobile .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at University of Mobile (3.3)
- University of Mobile has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than SWU (51.2%)
University of Mobile vs. SWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mobile or SWU? 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 SWU and University of Mobile.
- The graduation rate at University of Mobile is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn on average $6,600 more per year than University of Mobile graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $38,200)
- University of Mobile students graduate with a $1,125 lower median federal student loan debt than SWU graduates. ($25,875 vs. $27,000)
- University of Mobile graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than SWU graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More SWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Mobile students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/