Clarke University vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University

Clarke University vs. Mid Atlantic Christian University comparison

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Overview	Clarke University	Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Location	Dubuque, IA	Elizabeth City, NC
Setting	Small City	Distant Town
Enrollment	965	133
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
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Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic	Christian Churches and Churches of Christ	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	clarke.edu	macuniversity.edu
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Costs	Clarke University	Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Tuition (In State)	$36,900	$16,000
Tuition (Out of State)	$36,900	$16,000
Room & Board	$10,600	$10,000
Avg Net Price	$27,275	$22,120
Avg Grant Aid	$25,403	$9,320
% Receiving Grant Aid	100%	100%

Admission	Clarke University	Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Admission Chances	Calculate	Calculate
Applied	2,665	210
Admitted	2,260	133
Acceptance Rate	84.8%	63.3%
Enrolled %	8.5%	21.1%
Avg High School GPA	3.36	3.09
Typical High School Grades	B+	B
Admissions Standards	Very Easy	Extremely Easy
Applicant Competition		Low
ACT Range	18/23	14/21
SAT Range	920/1160	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	Clarke University	Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Student to Faculty Ratio	9:1	9:1
Popular Majors	Health Professions (24%) Business (16%) Education (14%) Psychology (9%) Human Services (6%)	Theology and Religious Vvocations (74%) Education (7%) Work and Family Studies (7%) Business (7%) Psychology (4%)
Outcomes	Clarke University	Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Graduation Rate	60%	27%
Median Earnings (After 10 years)	$42,800	$30,200
Making Student Loan Payments	74%	40%
Median Student Loan Debt	$26,000	$32,947
Median Loan Payment	$268	$340

Diversity	Clarke University	Mid-Atlantic Christian University
% Men	51%	69%
% Women	49%	31%
Racial Diversity	Very Low	Medium
HBCU	No	No
% White	85%	68%
% Black	4%	22%
% Hispanic	7%	2%
% Native American	0%	0%
% Pacific Islander	0%	0%
% Two or More Races	2%	1%
% International	1%	0%
% Unknown Race	1%	3%

Students	Clarke University	Mid-Atlantic Christian University
% In-State	25%	78%
% Out-of-State	65%	22%
Campus	Clarke 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

• Clarke University is larger than than Mid-Atlantic Christian University based on total student enrollment (965 students vs. 133 students)

Clarke University vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Cost Comparison

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

• Clarke University is 130.6% more expensive to attend than Mid-Atlantic Christian University for in-state tuition ($36,900.00 vs. $16,000.00)
• Out of state tuition is 130.6% higher at Clarke University than Mid Atlantic Christian University ($36,900.00 vs. $16,000.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mid Atlantic Christian University than Clarke University ($22,120 vs. $27,275)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid Atlantic Christian University are 6% lower than costs at Clarke University ($10,000 vs. $10,600)
• The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Clarke University as Mid Atlantic Christian University (100% vs. 100%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Clarke University students is 172.6% larger than aid received Mid Atlantic Christian University ($25,403 vs. $9,320)

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

Which college is harder to get into, Clarke 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 Clarke University .

• The average SAT score at Clarke University (1045) is 98 points higher than at Mid-Atlantic Christian University (947)
• Incoming Clarke University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mid-Atlantic Christian University (20)
• Accepted freshman Clarke University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Mid-Atlantic Christian University (3.09)
• Clarke University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Mid-Atlantic Christian University (63.3%)

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

Which is better, Clarke 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 Clarke University.

• The graduation rate at Clarke University is higher than Mid Atlantic Christian University (60% vs. 27%)
• Graduates from Clarke University earn on average $12,600 more per year than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates after ten years. ($42,800 vs. $30,200)
• Clarke University students graduate with a $6,947 lower median federal student loan debt than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $32,947)
• Clarke University graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($268 vs. $340)
• More Clarke University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mid-Atlantic Christian University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 40%)

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