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Overview |
University of Mobile | TLU | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,804 | 1,369 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #626 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umobile.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mobile | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,860 | $33,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,860 | $33,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,676 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,260 | $21,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,217 | $23,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Mobile | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,690 | 1,835 | ||
| Admitted | 1,421 | 1,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | |||
| 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 | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mobile | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,875 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Mobile | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
University of Mobile | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 3% | ||
Campus |
University of Mobile | TLU | ||
| 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
- University of Mobile is larger than than TLU based on total student enrollment (1,804 students vs. 1,369 students)
University of Mobile vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mobile or TLU?
- Texas Lutheran University is 39.6% more expensive to attend than University of Mobile for in-state tuition ($33,300.00 vs. $23,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.6% higher at TLU than University of Mobile ($33,300.00 vs. $23,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Lutheran University than University of Mobile ($21,442 vs. $22,260)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mobile are 6.1% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($10,676 vs. $11,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran University than University of Mobile (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 46.3% larger than aid received University of Mobile ($23,729 vs. $16,217)
University of Mobile vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mobile or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or University of Mobile .
- The average SAT score at University of Mobile (1025) is 19 points higher than at TLU (1006)
- Incoming University of Mobile students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at University of Mobile (3.3)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than University of Mobile (84.1%)
University of Mobile vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mobile or TLU? 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 TLU and University of Mobile.
- The graduation rate at TLU is higher than University of Mobile (49% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $11,400 more per year than University of Mobile graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $38,200)
- University of Mobile students graduate with a $1,125 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($25,875 vs. $27,000)
- University of Mobile graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Mobile students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/