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Overview |
University of Mobile | Hood | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Frederick, MD | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,804 | 2,056 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umobile.edu | hood.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mobile | Hood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,860 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,860 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,676 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,260 | $23,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,217 | $34,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Mobile | Hood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,690 | 3,000 | ||
| Admitted | 1,421 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 77.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.41 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Mobile | Hood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mobile | Hood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,875 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Mobile | Hood | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
University of Mobile | Hood | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 29% | ||
Campus |
University of Mobile | Hood | ||
| 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
- Hood College is larger than than University of Mobile based on total student enrollment (2,056 students vs. 1,804 students)
University of Mobile vs. Hood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mobile or Hood?
- Hood College is 83.6% more expensive to attend than University of Mobile for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $23,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.6% higher at Hood than University of Mobile ($43,800.00 vs. $23,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mobile than Hood ($22,260 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mobile are 27.4% lower than costs at Hood College ($10,676 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than University of Mobile (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 109.9% larger than aid received University of Mobile ($34,047 vs. $16,217)
University of Mobile vs. Hood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mobile or Hood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hood or University of Mobile .
- Accepted freshman Hood students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at University of Mobile (3.3)
- University of Mobile has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Hood (77.9%)
University of Mobile vs. Hood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mobile or Hood? 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 Hood and University of Mobile.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than University of Mobile (68% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $9,100 more per year than University of Mobile graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $38,200)
- University of Mobile students graduate with a $1,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Hood graduates. ($25,875 vs. $27,000)
- University of Mobile graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Hood graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Mobile students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/