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Overview |
Mid-Atlantic Christian University | Ship | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 177 | 5,184 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | macuniversity.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mid-Atlantic Christian University | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,200 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,200 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $12,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,793 | $23,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,178 | $5,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 85% |
Admission |
Mid-Atlantic Christian University | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 290 | 6,545 | ||
| Admitted | 221 | 5,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 760/1160 | 990/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Mid-Atlantic Christian University | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mid-Atlantic Christian University | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,200 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,947 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $340 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mid-Atlantic Christian University | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Mid-Atlantic Christian University | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Mid-Atlantic Christian University | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Mid-Atlantic Christian University based on total student enrollment (5,184 students vs. 177 students)
Mid-Atlantic Christian University vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mid-Atlantic Christian University or Ship?
- Mid Atlantic Christian University is 69.3% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40% higher at Mid-Atlantic Christian University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($16,200.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Mid-Atlantic Christian University ($23,344 vs. $26,793)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid Atlantic Christian University are 19.9% lower than costs at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($10,800 vs. $12,952)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mid Atlantic Christian University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (96% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students is 14.9% larger than aid received Mid Atlantic Christian University ($5,951 vs. $5,178)
Mid-Atlantic Christian University vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mid-Atlantic Christian University or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Mid-Atlantic Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (979) is 32 points higher than at Mid-Atlantic Christian University (947)
- Incoming Ship students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Mid-Atlantic Christian University (20)
- Accepted freshman Ship students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Mid-Atlantic Christian University (3.09)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Mid-Atlantic Christian University (76.2%)
Mid-Atlantic Christian University vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mid-Atlantic Christian University or Ship? 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 Ship and Mid-Atlantic Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Mid Atlantic Christian University (60% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $17,000 more per year than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $30,200)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $7,947 lower median federal student loan debt than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $32,947)
- Ship graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($258 vs. $340)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mid-Atlantic Christian University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/