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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University University of South Alabama Springhill Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Alabama Southern Community College Bishop State Community College Columbus State| University of Mobile | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Mobile | VSU | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,804 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umobile.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mobile | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,860 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,860 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,676 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,260 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,217 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Mobile | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,690 | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | 1,421 | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Mobile | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mobile | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,875 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Mobile | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
University of Mobile | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 30% | ||
Campus |
University of Mobile | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than University of Mobile based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 1,804 students)
University of Mobile vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mobile or VSU?
- University of Mobile is 445.9% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($23,860.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.7% higher at University of Mobile than Valdosta State University ($23,860.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than University of Mobile ($12,836 vs. $22,260)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 19.7% lower than costs at University of Mobile ($8,922 vs. $10,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than University of Mobile (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mobile students is 64.2% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($16,217 vs. $9,875)
University of Mobile vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mobile or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or University of Mobile .
- The average SAT score at University of Mobile (1025) is 32 points higher than at VSU (993)
- Incoming University of Mobile students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at VSU (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Mobile students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than University of Mobile (84.1%)
University of Mobile vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mobile or VSU? 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 VSU and University of Mobile.
- The graduation rate at University of Mobile is the same as at Valdosta State University (43% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than University of Mobile graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $38,200)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $875 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mobile graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,875)
- VSU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mobile graduates. ($258 vs. $267)
- More University of Mobile graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU 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/