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Montgomery, AL · Mobile, AL
| Faulkner University | University of Mobile | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $22,085/yr | $22,382/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $23,385/yr | $17,550/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $23,000 | $26,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $20,897/yr | $21,133/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $19,170/yr | $21,633/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $21,255/yr | $24,766/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $22,835/yr | $27,447/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $244/mo | $281/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $8,350/yr | $11,328/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $8,350/yr | $9,000/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,800/yr | $1,800/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,600/yr | $4,750/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $37,626/yr | $41,115/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $23,920/yr | $26,910/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $23,920/yr | $26,910/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 46% | 26% |
| Students taking federal loans | 56% | 37% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 73% | 78% |
| SAT average | 1020 | 1220 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 18–21 | 22–28 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 15–20 · Math 16–20 | English 20–29 · Math 19–25 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,786 | 1,735 |
| Students accepted | 1,181 | 1,258 |
| Students who enrolled | 240 | 288 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 20% | 23% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 12% | 1% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 73% | 36% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 37% | 57% |
| Freshmen who come back | 64% | 74% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $43,457/yr | $43,611/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $25,494–$64,288 | $28,429–$59,995 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 42% | 65% |
| White students graduating | 50% | 63% |
| Black students graduating | 13% | 29% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 0% | 50% |
| Asian students graduating | 25% | 75% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $37,313/yr | $37,411/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 62% | 65% |
| Graduate on time | 26% | 43% |
| Pell students who graduate | 29% | 35% |
| First-gen students who finish | 31% | 43% |
| Low-income students who finish | 26% | 38% |
| Students who transfer out | 37% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $42,211/yr | $41,687/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 46% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 23% · Psychology 8% | Health Professions 20% · Business, Management & Marketing 19% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 10% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 46% of degrees | Health Professions — 20% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 23% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 19% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 8% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Health Professions — 6% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 5% of degrees | Psychology — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Criminal Justice and Corrections — $66,634/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $103,794/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 2.8% | 3.9% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,549 | 1,307 |
| Students per professor | 14 : 1 | 14 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,328 | 237 |
| Average professor pay | $7,049/mo | $5,674/mo |
| Full-time professors | 60% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $24,038 | $39,700 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | Rural (fringe) |
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Mobile, AL |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1942 | 1961 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 4.9% | 2.2% |
| Men | 44% | 39% |
| Women | 56% | 61% |
| White students | 44% | 54% |
| Black students | 38% | 15% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 5.5% | 3.8% |
| Asian students | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Two or more races | 2.1% | 6% |
| Other / not reported | 3.8% | 19% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 43% | 32% |
| Part-time students | 26% | 4.7% |
| Students age 25+ | 41% | 8.3% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $8,533/yr | $8,091/yr |
| Endowment | $23.5M | $25.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 694 | 687 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $3,980/yr | $5,861/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,250/yr | $4,565/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 20 meals/week | 21 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Churches of Christ | Southern Baptist |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | No |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NAIA Division I | NAIA Division I |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 12 | 22 |
| Student athletes | 353 | 339 |
| Athletic scholarships | $4.0M | $6.9M |
| Athletics budget | $7.7M | $9.7M |
| Athletics revenue | $7.7M | $9.8M |
| Recruiting spend | $43,610 | $10,199 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.