Avila University vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University

Avila University vs. Mid Atlantic Christian University comparison

	Avila University	Mid Atlantic Christian University	College 3	College 4
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Overview	Avila University	Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Location	Kansas City, MO	Elizabeth City, NC
Setting	Large City	Distant Town
Enrollment	1,306	133
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking	#707
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic	Christian Churches and Churches of Christ	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	avila.edu	macuniversity.edu
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Costs	Avila University	Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Tuition (In State)	$22,390	$16,000
Tuition (Out of State)	$22,390	$16,000
Room & Board	$7,710	$10,000
Avg Net Price	$17,210	$22,120
Avg Grant Aid	$14,244	$9,320
% Receiving Grant Aid	99%	100%

Admission	Avila University	Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Admission Chances	Calculate	Calculate
Applied	2,712	210
Admitted	1,834	133
Acceptance Rate	67.6%	63.3%
Enrolled %	10%	21.1%
Avg High School GPA	3.24	3.09
Typical High School Grades	B	B
Admissions Standards	Very Easy	Extremely Easy
Applicant Competition	Low	Low
ACT Range	17/23	14/21
SAT Range	933/1160	760/1160
Submit Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline		Aug 1, 2025

Academics	Avila University	Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Student to Faculty Ratio	10:1	9:1
Popular Majors	Health Professions (32%) Business (13%) Psychology (11%) Visual and Performing Arts (7%) Education (6%)	Theology and Religious Vvocations (74%) Education (7%) Work and Family Studies (7%) Business (7%) Psychology (4%)
Outcomes	Avila University	Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Graduation Rate	42%	27%
Median Earnings (After 10 years)	$45,100	$30,200
Making Student Loan Payments	59%	40%
Median Student Loan Debt	$26,000	$32,947
Median Loan Payment	$268	$340

Diversity	Avila University	Mid-Atlantic Christian University
% Men	36%	69%
% Women	64%	31%
Racial Diversity	High	Medium
HBCU	No	No
% White	59%	68%
% Black	19%	22%
% Hispanic	8%	2%
% Native American	1%	0%
% Pacific Islander	0%	0%
% Two or More Races	3%	1%
% International	8%	0%
% Unknown Race	0%	3%

Students	Avila University	Mid-Atlantic Christian University
% In-State	53%	78%
% Out-of-State	47%	22%
Campus	Avila University	Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Campus Housing	Yes	Yes
Freshman Dorm Required	No	No
Meal Plan	Yes	Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes	Yes	No
Daycare Facility	No	No
Learn More	Details	Details

Comparable Facts

• Avila University is larger than than Mid-Atlantic Christian University based on total student enrollment (1,306 students vs. 133 students)

Avila University vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Avila University or Mid-Atlantic Christian University?

• Avila University is 39.9% more expensive to attend than Mid-Atlantic Christian University for in-state tuition ($22,390.00 vs. $16,000.00)
• Out of state tuition is 39.9% higher at Avila University than Mid Atlantic Christian University ($22,390.00 vs. $16,000.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Avila University than Mid-Atlantic Christian University ($17,210 vs. $22,120)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Avila University are 29.7% lower than costs at Mid Atlantic Christian University ($7,710 vs. $10,000)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Mid Atlantic Christian University than Avila University (100% vs. 99%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Avila University students is 52.8% larger than aid received Mid Atlantic Christian University ($14,244 vs. $9,320)

Avila University vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Avila University or Mid-Atlantic Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mid-Atlantic Christian University or Avila University .

• The average SAT score at Avila University (986) is 39 points higher than at Mid-Atlantic Christian University (947)
• Incoming Avila University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Mid-Atlantic Christian University (20)
• Accepted freshman Avila University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Mid-Atlantic Christian University (3.09)
• Avila University has a higher acceptance rate (67.6%) than Mid-Atlantic Christian University (63.3%)

Avila University vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Avila University or Mid-Atlantic Christian University? 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 Mid-Atlantic Christian University and Avila University.

• The graduation rate at Avila University is higher than Mid Atlantic Christian University (42% vs. 27%)
• Graduates from Avila University earn on average $14,900 more per year than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $30,200)
• Avila University students graduate with a $6,947 lower median federal student loan debt than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $32,947)
• Avila University graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($268 vs. $340)
• More Avila University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mid-Atlantic Christian University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 40%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/