La Sierra University vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University

La Sierra University vs. Mid Atlantic Christian University comparison

	La Sierra University	Mid Atlantic Christian University	College 3	College 4
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Overview	La Sierra University	Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Location	Riverside, CA	Elizabeth City, NC
Setting	Large City	Distant Town
Enrollment	1,611	177
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking	#661
Religious Affiliation	Seventh Day Adventists	Christian Churches and Churches of Christ	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	lasierra.edu	macuniversity.edu
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Costs	La Sierra University	Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Tuition (In State)	$34,920	$16,200
Tuition (Out of State)	$34,920	$16,200
Room & Board	$11,670	$10,800
Avg Net Price	$28,076	$26,793
Avg Grant Aid	$21,762	$5,178
% Receiving Grant Aid	99%	96%

Admission	La Sierra University	Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Admission Chances	Calculate	Calculate
Applied	2,238	290
Admitted	2,088	221
Acceptance Rate	93.3%	76.2%
Enrolled %	12.4%	20.8%
Avg High School GPA	3.54	3.09
Typical High School Grades	B+	B
Admissions Standards	Moderate	Extremely Easy
Applicant Competition
ACT Range	18/28	14/21
SAT Range	880/1140	760/1160
Submit Test Scores	Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline		Aug 1, 2026

Academics	La Sierra University	Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Student to Faculty Ratio	11:1	9:1
Popular Majors	Biology (24%) Business (23%) Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies (9%) Psychology (9%) Liberal Arts and Humanities (7%)	Theology and Religious Vvocations (74%) Education (7%) Work and Family Studies (7%) Business (7%) Psychology (4%)
Outcomes	La Sierra University	Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Graduation Rate	32%	27%
Median Earnings (After 10 years)	$51,900	$30,200
Making Student Loan Payments	52%	40%
Median Student Loan Debt	$30,000	$32,947
Median Loan Payment	$310	$340

Diversity	La Sierra University	Mid-Atlantic Christian University
% Men	9%	2%
% Women	14%	7%
Racial Diversity	Very High	Medium
HBCU	No	No
% White	14%	68%
% Black	6%	22%
% Hispanic	48%	2%
% Native American	0%	0%
% Pacific Islander	2%	0%
% Two or More Races	4%	1%
% International	11%	0%
% Unknown Race	0%	3%

Students	La Sierra University	Mid-Atlantic Christian University
% In-State	84%	78%
% Out-of-State	9%	22%
Campus	La Sierra 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

• La Sierra University is larger than than Mid-Atlantic Christian University based on total student enrollment (1,611 students vs. 177 students)

La Sierra University vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Cost Comparison

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

• La Sierra University is 115.6% more expensive to attend than Mid-Atlantic Christian University for in-state tuition ($34,920.00 vs. $16,200.00)
• Out of state tuition is 115.6% higher at La Sierra University than Mid Atlantic Christian University ($34,920.00 vs. $16,200.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mid Atlantic Christian University than La Sierra University ($26,793 vs. $28,076)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid Atlantic Christian University are 8.1% lower than costs at La Sierra University ($10,800 vs. $11,670)
• More students receive financial grant aid at La Sierra University than Mid Atlantic Christian University (99% vs. 96%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by La Sierra University students is 320.3% larger than aid received Mid Atlantic Christian University ($21,762 vs. $5,178)

La Sierra University vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, La Sierra 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 La Sierra University .

• The average SAT score at Mid Atlantic Christian University (947) is 18 points higher than at La Sierra University (929)
• Incoming Mid-Atlantic Christian University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at La Sierra University (19)
• Accepted freshman La Sierra University students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Mid-Atlantic Christian University (3.09)
• La Sierra University has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Mid-Atlantic Christian University (76.2%)

La Sierra University vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, La Sierra 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 La Sierra University.

• The graduation rate at La Sierra University is higher than Mid Atlantic Christian University (32% vs. 27%)
• Graduates from La Sierra University earn on average $21,700 more per year than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $30,200)
• La Sierra University students graduate with a $2,947 lower median federal student loan debt than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($30,000 vs. $32,947)
• La Sierra University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($310 vs. $340)
• More La Sierra University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mid-Atlantic Christian University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 40%)

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