Pfeiffer University vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University

Pfeiffer University vs. Mid Atlantic Christian University comparison

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Overview	Pfeiffer University	Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Location	Misenheimer, NC	Elizabeth City, NC
Setting	Distant Rural	Distant Town
Enrollment	1,076	133
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking	#627
Religious Affiliation	United Methodist	Christian Churches and Churches of Christ	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	pfeiffer.edu	macuniversity.edu
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Costs	Pfeiffer University	Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Tuition (In State)	$31,940	$16,000
Tuition (Out of State)	$31,940	$16,000
Room & Board	$12,520	$10,000
Avg Net Price	$21,575	$22,120
Avg Grant Aid	$24,926	$9,320
% Receiving Grant Aid	100%	100%

Admission	Pfeiffer University	Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Admission Chances	Calculate	Calculate
Applied	1,299	210
Admitted	897	133
Acceptance Rate	69.1%	63.3%
Enrolled %	18.4%	21.1%
Avg High School GPA	3.18	3.09
Typical High School Grades	B	B
Admissions Standards	Easy	Extremely Easy
Applicant Competition	Low	Low
ACT Range	18/25	14/21
SAT Range	891/1165	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 15, 2025	Aug 1, 2025

Academics	Pfeiffer University	Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Student to Faculty Ratio	14:1	9:1
Popular Majors	Business (28%) Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting (12%) Education (12%) Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies (6%) Health Professions (5%)	Theology and Religious Vvocations (74%) Education (7%) Work and Family Studies (7%) Business (7%) Psychology (4%)
Outcomes	Pfeiffer University	Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Graduation Rate	45%	27%
Median Earnings (After 10 years)	$41,100	$30,200
Making Student Loan Payments	56%	40%
Median Student Loan Debt	$22,399	$32,947
Median Loan Payment	$231	$340

Diversity	Pfeiffer University	Mid-Atlantic Christian University
% Men	39%	69%
% Women	61%	31%
Racial Diversity	High	Medium
HBCU	No	No
% White	52%	68%
% Black	21%	22%
% Hispanic	3%	2%
% Native American	0%	0%
% Pacific Islander	0%	0%
% Two or More Races	2%	1%
% International	6%	0%
% Unknown Race	15%	3%

Students	Pfeiffer University	Mid-Atlantic Christian University
% In-State	72%	78%
% Out-of-State	24%	22%
Campus	Pfeiffer 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

• Pfeiffer University is larger than than Mid-Atlantic Christian University based on total student enrollment (1,076 students vs. 133 students)

Pfeiffer University vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Cost Comparison

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

• Pfeiffer University is 99.6% more expensive to attend than Mid-Atlantic Christian University for in-state tuition ($31,940.00 vs. $16,000.00)
• Out of state tuition is 99.6% higher at Pfeiffer University than Mid Atlantic Christian University ($31,940.00 vs. $16,000.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pfeiffer University than Mid-Atlantic Christian University ($21,575 vs. $22,120)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid Atlantic Christian University are 25.2% lower than costs at Pfeiffer University ($10,000 vs. $12,520)
• The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pfeiffer University as Mid Atlantic Christian University (100% vs. 100%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Pfeiffer University students is 167.4% larger than aid received Mid Atlantic Christian University ($24,926 vs. $9,320)

Pfeiffer University vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Pfeiffer 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 Pfeiffer University .

• The average SAT score at Mid Atlantic Christian University (947) is 16 points higher than at Pfeiffer University (931)
• Incoming Pfeiffer University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Mid-Atlantic Christian University (20)
• Accepted freshman Pfeiffer University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Mid-Atlantic Christian University (3.09)
• Pfeiffer University has a higher acceptance rate (69.1%) than Mid-Atlantic Christian University (63.3%)

Pfeiffer University vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Pfeiffer 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 Pfeiffer University.

• The graduation rate at Pfeiffer University is higher than Mid Atlantic Christian University (45% vs. 27%)
• Graduates from Pfeiffer University earn on average $10,900 more per year than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $30,200)
• Pfeiffer University students graduate with a $10,548 lower median federal student loan debt than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($22,399 vs. $32,947)
• Pfeiffer University graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($231 vs. $340)
• More Pfeiffer University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mid-Atlantic Christian University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 40%)

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