University of Mobile vs Huntingdon College

University of Mobile and Huntingdon College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning in Alabama, offer distinct educational experiences. University of Mobile, a private Christian university, boasts a higher acceptance rate (85%) compared to Huntingdon College's 68%. While Huntingdon College excels in the humanities, University of Mobile offers a wider range of programs, including popular majors like nursing, business, and education. Huntingdon College fosters a close-knit community with a smaller student body, while University of Mobile's larger student population provides a more diverse and vibrant campus life. Both institutions boast impressive graduation rates, with University of Mobile's rate slightly higher at 58% compared to Huntingdon College's 56%. Explore the detailed comparison table below to discover more key differences and make an informed decision about which college aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Huntingdon College	University of Mobile
Overview
Location	Montgomery, Alabama	Mobile, Alabama
Campus setting	City: Midsize	Rural: Fringe
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	72.0%	64.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Methodism	Baptist

Admission
Acceptance rate	69.3%	64.1%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $25
SAT range	980 - 1070	N/A
ACT range	19 - 25	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	7.0%
Students submitting ACT score	62.0%
Total number of applicants	2,404	1,774
Total number of admissions given out	1,666	1,137
Admitted students who chose to enroll	253	253
Yield rate	15.2%	22.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$39,728	$40,455
Average net price	$23,664	$21,638
Tuition	$26,400	$23,160
Room & board	$10,046	Room/dormitory: $5,680 Meal plan: $4,480
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $15,688	92.0% Average amount $16,093
Students receiving federal student loan	77.0% Average amount $5,366	66.0% Average amount $6,618
Students taking out private loans	18.0% Average amount $15,092	5.0% Average amount $14,372

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	839 Men 55.1% Women 44.9%	1,654 Men 36.0% Women 64.0%
Graduate students	5 Men 20.0% Women 80.0%	257 Men 31.5% Women 68.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	30.8%	N/A
International students	N/A	3.9%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	Rural: Fringe
Dormitory capacity	683	684
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Alabama Florida Georgia Louisiana Tennessee	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Business Biological and Biomedical Sciences Communication and Journalism Education	Health Professions Business Education Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Theology
Students to faculty ratio	15:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	44.2%	51.4%
Dropout rate	55.4%	48.6%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $43,798 Year 3: $51,103 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,665 Year 2: $41,937 Year 3: $44,331 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $40,089 Year 3: $42,128 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,508 Year 2: $24,679 Year 3: $29,807 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: N/A	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,645 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $38,806 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,138 Year 2: $37,424 Year 3: N/A Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: N/A Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,682 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Religious/Sacred Music (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,516 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,740 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,271 Year 2: $53,984 Year 3: N/A

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