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Overview |
University of Mobile | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,911 | 597 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umobile.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mobile | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,580 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,580 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,676 | $16,106 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,503 | $26,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,958 | $24,536 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Mobile | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,735 | 939 | ||
| Admitted | 1,258 | 852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 90.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mobile | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,875 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Mobile | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
University of Mobile | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 45% | ||
Campus |
University of Mobile | Paul Smith's College | ||
| 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
- University of Mobile is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (1,911 students vs. 597 students)
University of Mobile vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mobile or Paul Smith's College?
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is 30.2% more expensive to attend than University of Mobile for in-state tuition ($32,012.00 vs. $24,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.2% higher at Paul Smith's College than University of Mobile ($32,012.00 vs. $24,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mobile than Paul Smith's College ($20,503 vs. $26,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mobile are 50.9% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($10,676 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than University of Mobile (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students is 29.4% larger than aid received University of Mobile ($24,536 vs. $18,958)
University of Mobile vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mobile or Paul Smith's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Smith's College or University of Mobile .
- Accepted freshman University of Mobile students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than University of Mobile (72.5%)
University of Mobile vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mobile or Paul Smith's 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 Paul Smith's College and University of Mobile.
- The graduation rate at University of Mobile is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (43% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Mobile earn on average $1,500 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $875 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mobile graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,875)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mobile graduates. ($258 vs. $267)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Mobile students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/