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Overview |
University of Mobile | Alcorn State University | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Alcorn State, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,804 | 2,933 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umobile.edu | alcorn.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mobile | Alcorn State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,860 | $7,869 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,860 | $7,869 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,676 | $10,255 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,260 | $14,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,217 | $10,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Mobile | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,690 | 6,748 | ||
| Admitted | 1,421 | 2,020 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 29.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 903/1115 | |||
| 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 | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mobile | Alcorn State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,875 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $292 |
Diversity |
University of Mobile | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
University of Mobile | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 30% | ||
Campus |
University of Mobile | Alcorn State University | ||
| 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
- Alcorn State University is larger than than University of Mobile based on total student enrollment (2,933 students vs. 1,804 students)
University of Mobile vs. Alcorn State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mobile or Alcorn State University?
- University of Mobile is 203.2% more expensive to attend than Alcorn State University for in-state tuition ($23,860.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- Out of state tuition is 203.2% higher at University of Mobile than Alcorn State University ($23,860.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alcorn State University than University of Mobile ($14,864 vs. $22,260)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alcorn State University are 4.1% lower than costs at University of Mobile ($10,255 vs. $10,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than University of Mobile (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mobile students is 56.1% larger than aid received Alcorn State University ($16,217 vs. $10,386)
University of Mobile vs. Alcorn State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mobile or Alcorn State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alcorn State University or University of Mobile .
- The average SAT score at University of Mobile (1025) is 154 points higher than at Alcorn State University (871)
- Incoming University of Mobile students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alcorn State University (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Mobile students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Alcorn State University (3.2)
- University of Mobile has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
University of Mobile vs. Alcorn State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mobile or Alcorn State University? 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 Alcorn State University and University of Mobile.
- The graduation rate at University of Mobile is higher than Alcorn State University (43% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Mobile earn on average $4,600 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $33,600)
- University of Mobile students graduate with a $2,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Alcorn State University graduates. ($25,875 vs. $28,250)
- University of Mobile graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Alcorn State University graduates. ($267 vs. $292)
- More University of Mobile graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/