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Overview |
Frostburg State University | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 133 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | macuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $16,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $16,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $10,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $22,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $9,320 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 210 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 133 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 63.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 14/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Frostburg State University | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $30,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $32,947 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $340 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Frostburg State University is larger than than Mid-Atlantic Christian University based on total student enrollment (4,067 students vs. 133 students)
Frostburg State University vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or Mid-Atlantic Christian University?
- Mid Atlantic Christian University is 129.4% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($16,000.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.6% higher at Frostburg State University than Mid Atlantic Christian University ($21,854.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frostburg State University than Mid-Atlantic Christian University ($16,114 vs. $22,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid Atlantic Christian University are 21.4% lower than costs at Frostburg State University ($10,000 vs. $12,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mid Atlantic Christian University than Frostburg State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Frostburg State University students is 3.7% larger than aid received Mid Atlantic Christian University ($9,667 vs. $9,320)
Frostburg State University vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State 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 Frostburg State University .
- The average SAT score at Frostburg State University (955) is 8 points higher than at Mid-Atlantic Christian University (947)
- Incoming Frostburg State University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Mid-Atlantic Christian University (20)
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Mid-Atlantic Christian University (3.09)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Mid-Atlantic Christian University (63.3%)
Frostburg State University vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State 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 Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Frostburg State University is higher than Mid Atlantic Christian University (45% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Frostburg State University earn on average $15,700 more per year than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $30,200)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $11,447 lower median federal student loan debt than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $32,947)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($222 vs. $340)
- More Frostburg State 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/