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University of South Alabama Springhill Alabama Southern Community College Bishop State Community College AUM William Carey University WCCD Tuskegee University| University of Mobile | Clarks Summit University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Mobile | BBC | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Clarks Summit, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,804 | 552 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umobile.edu | bbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mobile | BBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,860 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,860 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,676 | $7,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,260 | $16,176 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,217 | $19,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Mobile | BBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,690 | 342 | ||
| Admitted | 1,421 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 65.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Mobile | BBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mobile | BBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,875 | $17,688 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $182 |
Diversity |
University of Mobile | BBC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Mobile | BBC | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 57% | ||
Campus |
University of Mobile | BBC | ||
| 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 BBC based on total student enrollment (1,804 students vs. 552 students)
University of Mobile vs. BBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mobile or BBC?
- Clarks Summit University is 24.5% more expensive to attend than University of Mobile for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $23,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.5% higher at BBC than University of Mobile ($29,700.00 vs. $23,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarks Summit University than University of Mobile ($16,176 vs. $22,260)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 46.2% lower than costs at University of Mobile ($7,300 vs. $10,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than University of Mobile (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarks Summit University students is 22% larger than aid received University of Mobile ($19,782 vs. $16,217)
University of Mobile vs. BBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mobile or BBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BBC or University of Mobile .
- Accepted freshman BBC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at University of Mobile (3.3)
- University of Mobile has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than BBC (65.2%)
University of Mobile vs. BBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mobile or BBC? 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 BBC and University of Mobile.
- The graduation rate at BBC is higher than University of Mobile (45% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Mobile earn on average $4,400 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $8,187 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mobile graduates. ($17,688 vs. $25,875)
- BBC graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mobile graduates. ($182 vs. $267)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Mobile students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/