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Overview |
University of Mobile | Centra College | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,804 | 227 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umobile.edu | centrahealth.com | ||
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Costs |
University of Mobile | Centra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,860 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,860 | $9,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,676 | $9,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,260 | $28,418 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,217 | $6,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Mobile | Centra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,690 | 15 | ||
| Admitted | 1,421 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | ||
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Academics |
University of Mobile | Centra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mobile | Centra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,875 | $12,042 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $124 |
Diversity |
University of Mobile | Centra College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 35% | ||
| % 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 | Centra College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 0% | ||
Campus |
University of Mobile | Centra College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Mobile is larger than than Centra College based on total student enrollment (1,804 students vs. 227 students)
University of Mobile vs. Centra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mobile or Centra College?
- University of Mobile is 158.2% more expensive to attend than Centra College for in-state tuition ($23,860.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.2% higher at University of Mobile than Centra College ($23,860.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mobile than Centra College ($22,260 vs. $28,418)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centra College are 13.5% lower than costs at University of Mobile ($9,406 vs. $10,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centra College than University of Mobile (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mobile students is 149.7% larger than aid received Centra College ($16,217 vs. $6,495)
University of Mobile vs. Centra College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mobile or Centra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centra College or University of Mobile .
- University of Mobile has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Centra College (40%)
University of Mobile vs. Centra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mobile or Centra 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 Centra College and University of Mobile.
- Graduates from Centra College earn on average $6,600 more per year than University of Mobile graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $38,200)
- Centra College students graduate with a $13,833 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mobile graduates. ($12,042 vs. $25,875)
- Centra College graduates are paying $143 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mobile graduates. ($124 vs. $267)
- More Centra College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Mobile students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/