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Overview |
ECU | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
| Location | Greenville, NC | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 26,785 | 177 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecu.edu | macuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,452 | $16,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,729 | $16,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,470 | $26,793 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,836 | $5,178 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 96% |
Admission |
ECU | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,289 | 290 | ||
| Admitted | 20,073 | 221 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 14/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 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, 2026 |
Academics |
ECU | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $30,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,788 | $32,947 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $340 |
Diversity |
ECU | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
ECU | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 22% | ||
Campus |
ECU | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- East Carolina University is larger than than Mid-Atlantic Christian University based on total student enrollment (26,785 students vs. 177 students)
ECU vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or Mid-Atlantic Christian University?
- Mid Atlantic Christian University is 263.9% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28% higher at ECU than Mid Atlantic Christian University ($20,729.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Carolina University than Mid-Atlantic Christian University ($14,470 vs. $26,793)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid Atlantic Christian University are 1.9% lower than costs at East Carolina University ($10,800 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mid Atlantic Christian University than East Carolina University (96% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Carolina University students is 70.6% larger than aid received Mid Atlantic Christian University ($8,836 vs. $5,178)
ECU vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU 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 ECU .
- The average SAT score at East Carolina University (1053) is 106 points higher than at Mid-Atlantic Christian University (947)
- Incoming ECU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mid-Atlantic Christian University (20)
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Mid-Atlantic Christian University (3.09)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Mid-Atlantic Christian University (76.2%)
ECU vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU 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 ECU.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than Mid Atlantic Christian University (59% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from East Carolina University earn on average $13,700 more per year than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $30,200)
- East Carolina University students graduate with a $8,159 lower median federal student loan debt than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($24,788 vs. $32,947)
- ECU graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($256 vs. $340)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mid-Atlantic Christian University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/