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Overview |
North Carolina Central University | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
| Location | Durham, NC | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,553 | 133 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nccu.edu | macuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Central University | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,728 | $16,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,764 | $16,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $10,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,708 | $22,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,168 | $9,320 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
North Carolina Central University | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,423 | 210 | ||
| Admitted | 7,107 | 133 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 63.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | 14/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1130 | 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, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
North Carolina Central University | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Central University | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $30,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $32,947 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $340 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Central University | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 81% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
North Carolina Central University | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 22% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Central 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 | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than Mid-Atlantic Christian University based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 133 students)
North Carolina Central University vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Central University or Mid-Atlantic Christian University?
- Mid Atlantic Christian University is 329.2% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($16,000.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at North Carolina Central University than Mid Atlantic Christian University ($16,764.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than Mid-Atlantic Christian University ($13,708 vs. $22,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid Atlantic Christian University are 18.6% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($10,000 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mid Atlantic Christian University than North Carolina Central University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 73.5% larger than aid received Mid Atlantic Christian University ($16,168 vs. $9,320)
North Carolina Central University vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Central 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 North Carolina Central University .
- The average SAT score at Mid Atlantic Christian University (947) is 68 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming Mid-Atlantic Christian University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Central University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Mid-Atlantic Christian University (3.09)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Mid-Atlantic Christian University (63.3%)
North Carolina Central University vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Central 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 North Carolina Central University.
- The graduation rate at North Carolina Central University is higher than Mid Atlantic Christian University (38% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Central University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates after ten years. ($35,200 vs. $30,200)
- North Carolina Central University students graduate with a $1,947 lower median federal student loan debt than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($31,000 vs. $32,947)
- North Carolina Central University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($320 vs. $340)
- More Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/