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Mobile, AL · Birmingham, AL
| University of Mobile | Samford University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $22,382/yr | $32,622/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $17,550/yr | $22,716/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $26,500 | $19,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $21,133/yr | $24,812/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $21,633/yr | $31,527/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $24,766/yr | $34,206/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $27,447/yr | $36,235/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $281/mo | $207/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,328/yr | $13,056/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $9,000/yr | $21,106/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,800/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,750/yr | $5,335/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $41,115/yr | $57,456/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $26,910/yr | $40,150/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $26,910/yr | $40,150/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 26% | 11% |
| Students taking federal loans | 37% | 27% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 78% | 82% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 1070–1250 |
| SAT average | 1220 | 1201 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 22–28 | 22–28 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 20–29 · Math 19–25 | English 22–30 · Math 19–26 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,735 | 4,541 |
| Students accepted | 1,258 | 3,734 |
| Students who enrolled | 288 | 1,080 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 23% | 29% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 1% | 27% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 36% | 66% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| 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 | 57% | 77% |
| Freshmen who come back | 74% | 93% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $43,611/yr | $58,469/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $28,429–$59,995 | $38,802–$91,693 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 65% | 77% |
| White students graduating | 63% | 78% |
| Black students graduating | 29% | 69% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 50% | 74% |
| Asian students graduating | 75% | 58% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $37,411/yr | $49,466/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 65% | 79% |
| Graduate on time | 43% | 68% |
| Pell students who graduate | 35% | 66% |
| First-gen students who finish | 43% | 61% |
| Low-income students who finish | 38% | 63% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $41,687/yr | $54,932/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 20% · Business, Management & Marketing 19% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 10% | Health Professions 30% · Business, Management & Marketing 23% · Visual & Performing Arts 7% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 20% of degrees | Health Professions — 30% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 19% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 23% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 10% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 7% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 8% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 6% of degrees | Social Sciences — 4% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $103,794/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $156,772/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 3.9% | 6.1% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,307 | 4,206 |
| Students per professor | 14 : 1 | 14 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 237 | 1,887 |
| Average professor pay | $5,674/mo | $10,188/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 99% |
| 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 | $39,700 | $87,745 |
| Setting | Rural (fringe) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Mobile, AL | Birmingham, AL |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1961 | 1841 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Men | 39% | 35% |
| Women | 61% | 65% |
| White students | 54% | 85% |
| Black students | 15% | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 3.8% | 5% |
| Asian students | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 2.2% |
| Other / not reported | 19% | 1.2% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 32% | 14% |
| Part-time students | 4.7% | 1.4% |
| Students age 25+ | 8.3% | 1.2% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $8,091/yr | $16,043/yr |
| Endowment | $25.2M | $470.0M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 687 | 2,375 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,861/yr | $6,558/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,565/yr | $5,602/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 21 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Four-one-four plan |
| Religious affiliation | Southern Baptist | Baptist |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | No | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| 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 | Yes | 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 | NCAA Division I-FCS |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 22 | 13 |
| Student athletes | 339 | 388 |
| Athletic scholarships | $6.9M | $10.5M |
| Athletics budget | $9.7M | $23.9M |
| Athletics revenue | $9.8M | $27.1M |
| Recruiting spend | $10,199 | $255,128 |
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 and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.