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Overview |
University of Mobile | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,804 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1022 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umobile.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mobile | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,860 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,860 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,676 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,260 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,217 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 95% |
Admission |
University of Mobile | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,690 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 1,421 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 820/1020 | |||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Mobile | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mobile | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,875 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $443 |
Diversity |
University of Mobile | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
University of Mobile | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 34% | ||
Campus |
University of Mobile | Benedict College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedict College is larger than than University of Mobile based on total student enrollment (1,840 students vs. 1,804 students)
University of Mobile vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mobile or Benedict College?
- University of Mobile is 63.4% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($23,860.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.4% higher at University of Mobile than Benedict College ($23,860.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than University of Mobile ($17,845 vs. $22,260)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 61.8% lower than costs at University of Mobile ($6,600 vs. $10,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedict College than University of Mobile (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mobile students is 34.1% larger than aid received Benedict College ($16,217 vs. $12,093)
University of Mobile vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mobile or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or University of Mobile .
- University of Mobile has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Benedict College (67.8%)
University of Mobile vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mobile or Benedict College? 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 Benedict College and University of Mobile.
- The graduation rate at University of Mobile is higher than Benedict College (43% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from University of Mobile earn on average $13,200 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $25,000)
- University of Mobile students graduate with a $17,023 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($25,875 vs. $42,898)
- University of Mobile graduates are paying $176 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($267 vs. $443)
- More University of Mobile graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/