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Overview |
University of Mobile | PAFA | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,804 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umobile.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
University of Mobile | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,860 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,860 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,676 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,260 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,217 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 80% |
Admission |
University of Mobile | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,690 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 1,421 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Mobile | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mobile | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,875 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $274 |
Diversity |
University of Mobile | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
University of Mobile | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 42% | ||
Campus |
University of Mobile | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Mobile is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (1,804 students vs. 172 students)
University of Mobile vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mobile or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 69.7% more expensive to attend than University of Mobile for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $23,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.7% higher at PAFA than University of Mobile ($40,500.00 vs. $23,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mobile than PAFA ($22,260 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mobile are 64% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($10,676 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mobile than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (94% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mobile students is 0.8% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($16,217 vs. $16,087)
University of Mobile vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mobile or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or University of Mobile .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than University of Mobile (84.1%)
University of Mobile vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mobile or PAFA? 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 PAFA and University of Mobile.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than University of Mobile (73% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Mobile earn on average $16,200 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $22,000)
- University of Mobile students graduate with a $625 lower median federal student loan debt than PAFA graduates. ($25,875 vs. $26,500)
- University of Mobile graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than PAFA graduates. ($267 vs. $274)
- More PAFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Mobile students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/