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Overview |
University of Mobile | UAPB | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Pine Bluff, AR | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,804 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #987 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umobile.edu | uapb.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mobile | UAPB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,860 | $5,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,860 | $12,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,676 | $8,866 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,260 | $9,959 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,217 | $13,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Mobile | UAPB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,690 | 4,183 | ||
| Admitted | 1,421 | 2,900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 805/1045 | |||
| 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 | UAPB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mobile | UAPB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $30,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,875 | $26,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $276 |
Diversity |
University of Mobile | UAPB | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
University of Mobile | UAPB | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 38% | ||
Campus |
University of Mobile | UAPB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is larger than than University of Mobile based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 1,804 students)
University of Mobile vs. UAPB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mobile or UAPB?
- University of Mobile is 323% more expensive to attend than UAPB for in-state tuition ($23,860.00 vs. $5,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.3% higher at University of Mobile than University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ($23,860.00 vs. $12,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than University of Mobile ($9,959 vs. $22,260)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff are 20.4% lower than costs at University of Mobile ($8,866 vs. $10,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than University of Mobile (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mobile students is 20.4% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ($16,217 vs. $13,469)
University of Mobile vs. UAPB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mobile or UAPB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UAPB or University of Mobile .
- The average SAT score at University of Mobile (1025) is 154 points higher than at UAPB (871)
- Incoming University of Mobile students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UAPB (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Mobile students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at UAPB (2.9)
- University of Mobile has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than UAPB (69.3%)
University of Mobile vs. UAPB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mobile or UAPB? 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 UAPB and University of Mobile.
- The graduation rate at University of Mobile is higher than University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (43% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Mobile earn on average $8,000 more per year than UAPB graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $30,200)
- University of Mobile students graduate with a $873 lower median federal student loan debt than UAPB graduates. ($25,875 vs. $26,748)
- University of Mobile graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than UAPB graduates. ($267 vs. $276)
- More University of Mobile graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAPB students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/