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Overview |
Alabama State | University of Mobile | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Mobile, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 1,804 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | umobile.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | University of Mobile | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $23,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $23,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $10,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $22,260 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $16,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
Alabama State | University of Mobile | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 1,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | |||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | University of Mobile | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | University of Mobile | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $25,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $267 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | University of Mobile | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Alabama State | University of Mobile | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | University of Mobile | ||
| 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
- Alabama State University is larger than than University of Mobile based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 1,804 students)
Alabama State vs. University of Mobile Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or University of Mobile?
- University of Mobile is 186.5% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($23,860.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.3% higher at University of Mobile than Alabama State University ($23,860.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than University of Mobile ($13,176 vs. $22,260)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 76.5% lower than costs at University of Mobile ($6,050 vs. $10,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than University of Mobile (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mobile students is 61.7% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($16,217 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. University of Mobile Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or University of Mobile? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Mobile or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at University of Mobile (1025) is 181 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming University of Mobile students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Mobile students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than University of Mobile (84.1%)
Alabama State vs. University of Mobile Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or University of Mobile? 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 University of Mobile and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at University of Mobile is higher than Alabama State University (43% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from University of Mobile earn on average $8,700 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $29,500)
- University of Mobile students graduate with a $6,216 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($25,875 vs. $32,091)
- University of Mobile graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($267 vs. $331)
- More University of Mobile graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/