Mid-Atlantic Christian University vs. Waynesburg College

Mid Atlantic Christian University vs. Waynesburg University comparison

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Overview	Mid-Atlantic Christian University	Waynesburg College
Location	Elizabeth City, NC	Waynesburg, PA
Setting	Distant Town	Distant Town
Enrollment	133	1,366
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking		#535
Religious Affiliation	Christian Churches and Churches of Christ	Presbyterian Church (USA)	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	macuniversity.edu	waynesburg.edu
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Costs	Mid-Atlantic Christian University	Waynesburg College
Tuition (In State)	$16,000	$27,300
Tuition (Out of State)	$16,000	$27,300
Room & Board	$10,000	$12,120
Avg Net Price	$22,120	$22,281
Avg Grant Aid	$9,320	$17,464
% Receiving Grant Aid	100%	92%

Admission	Mid-Atlantic Christian University	Waynesburg College
Admission Chances	Calculate	Calculate
Applied	210	2,157
Admitted	133	1,630
Acceptance Rate	63.3%	75.6%
Enrolled %	21.1%	18.3%
Avg High School GPA	3.09	3.64
Typical High School Grades	B	B+
Admissions Standards	Extremely Easy	Easy
Applicant Competition	Low
ACT Range	14/21	19/25
SAT Range	760/1160	960/1200
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	Mid-Atlantic Christian University	Waynesburg College
Student to Faculty Ratio	9:1	12:1
Popular Majors	Theology and Religious Vvocations (74%) Education (7%) Work and Family Studies (7%) Business (7%) Psychology (4%)	Health Professions (33%) Business (17%) Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting (8%) Communication (8%) Education (7%)
Outcomes	Mid-Atlantic Christian University	Waynesburg College
Graduation Rate	27%	57%
Median Earnings (After 10 years)	$30,200	$48,900
Making Student Loan Payments	40%	73%
Median Student Loan Debt	$32,947	$27,000
Median Loan Payment	$340	$279

Diversity	Mid-Atlantic Christian University	Waynesburg College
% Men	69%	41%
% Women	31%	59%
Racial Diversity	Medium	Extremely Low
HBCU	No	No
% White	68%	91%
% Black	22%	3%
% Hispanic	2%	1%
% Native American	0%	0%
% Pacific Islander	0%	0%
% Two or More Races	1%	2%
% International	0%	0%
% Unknown Race	3%	1%

Students	Mid-Atlantic Christian University	Waynesburg College
% In-State	78%	66%
% Out-of-State	22%	34%
Campus	Mid-Atlantic Christian University	Waynesburg College
Campus Housing	Yes	Yes
Freshman Dorm Required	No	No
Meal Plan	Yes	Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes	No	No
Daycare Facility	No	No
Learn More	Details	Details

Comparable Facts

• Waynesburg University is larger than than Mid-Atlantic Christian University based on total student enrollment (1,366 students vs. 133 students)

Mid-Atlantic Christian University vs. Waynesburg College Cost Comparison

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

• Waynesburg University is 70.6% more expensive to attend than Mid-Atlantic Christian University for in-state tuition ($27,300.00 vs. $16,000.00)
• Out of state tuition is 70.6% higher at Waynesburg College than Mid Atlantic Christian University ($27,300.00 vs. $16,000.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mid Atlantic Christian University than Waynesburg College ($22,120 vs. $22,281)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid Atlantic Christian University are 21.2% lower than costs at Waynesburg University ($10,000 vs. $12,120)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Mid Atlantic Christian University than Waynesburg University (100% vs. 92%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Waynesburg University students is 87.4% larger than aid received Mid Atlantic Christian University ($17,464 vs. $9,320)

Mid-Atlantic Christian University vs. Waynesburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Mid-Atlantic Christian University or Waynesburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waynesburg College or Mid-Atlantic Christian University .

• The average SAT score at Waynesburg University (1019) is 72 points higher than at Mid-Atlantic Christian University (947)
• Incoming Waynesburg College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mid-Atlantic Christian University (20)
• Accepted freshman Waynesburg College students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Mid-Atlantic Christian University (3.09)
• Waynesburg College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Mid-Atlantic Christian University (63.3%)

Mid-Atlantic Christian University vs. Waynesburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Mid-Atlantic Christian University or Waynesburg College? 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 Waynesburg College and Mid-Atlantic Christian University.

• The graduation rate at Waynesburg College is higher than Mid Atlantic Christian University (57% vs. 27%)
• Graduates from Waynesburg University earn on average $18,700 more per year than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $30,200)
• Waynesburg University students graduate with a $5,947 lower median federal student loan debt than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,947)
• Waynesburg College graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($279 vs. $340)
• More Waynesburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mid-Atlantic Christian University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 40%)

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