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Overview |
University of Mobile | LSUS | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Shreveport, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,804 | 8,721 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umobile.edu | lsus.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mobile | LSUS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,860 | $5,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,860 | $5,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,676 | $10,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,260 | $7,587 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,217 | $9,929 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Mobile | LSUS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,690 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 1,421 | 866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Mobile | LSUS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mobile | LSUS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,875 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $201 |
Diversity |
University of Mobile | LSUS | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
University of Mobile | LSUS | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 5% | ||
Campus |
University of Mobile | LSUS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than than University of Mobile based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 1,804 students)
University of Mobile vs. LSUS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mobile or LSUS?
- University of Mobile is 321.9% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($23,860.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 321.9% higher at University of Mobile than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($23,860.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than University of Mobile ($7,587 vs. $22,260)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Shreveport are 4.4% lower than costs at University of Mobile ($10,226 vs. $10,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than University of Mobile (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mobile students is 63.3% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Shreveport ($16,217 vs. $9,929)
University of Mobile vs. LSUS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mobile or LSUS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LSUS or University of Mobile .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 4 points higher than at University of Mobile (1025)
- Incoming University of Mobile students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at LSUS (22)
- Accepted freshman LSUS students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at University of Mobile (3.3)
- LSUS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than University of Mobile (84.1%)
University of Mobile vs. LSUS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mobile or LSUS? 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 LSUS and University of Mobile.
- The graduation rate at University of Mobile is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (43% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University Shreveport earn on average $1,300 more per year than University of Mobile graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $38,200)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mobile graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,875)
- LSUS graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mobile graduates. ($201 vs. $267)
- More University of Mobile graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/