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Overview |
University of Mobile | DSC | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Dalton, GA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,804 | 4,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umobile.edu | daltonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mobile | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,860 | $2,563 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,860 | $9,469 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,676 | $10,019 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,260 | $5,532 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,217 | $6,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Mobile | DSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,690 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,421 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Mobile | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mobile | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 16% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,875 | $14,887 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $153 |
Diversity |
University of Mobile | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
University of Mobile | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 1% | ||
Campus |
University of Mobile | DSC | ||
| 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
- Dalton State College is larger than than University of Mobile based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 1,804 students)
University of Mobile vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mobile or DSC?
- University of Mobile is 830.9% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($23,860.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152% higher at University of Mobile than Dalton State College ($23,860.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than University of Mobile ($5,532 vs. $22,260)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 6.6% lower than costs at University of Mobile ($10,019 vs. $10,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than University of Mobile (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mobile students is 132.8% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($16,217 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mobile or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or University of Mobile .
- Accepted freshman University of Mobile students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at DSC (3.1)
University of Mobile vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mobile or DSC? 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 DSC and University of Mobile.
- The graduation rate at University of Mobile is higher than Dalton State College (43% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from University of Mobile earn on average $5,700 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $10,988 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mobile graduates. ($14,887 vs. $25,875)
- DSC graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mobile graduates. ($153 vs. $267)
- More University of Mobile graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/