Washington Adventist University vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University

Washington Adventist University vs. Mid Atlantic Christian University comparison

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Overview	Washington Adventist University	Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Location	Takoma Park, MD	Elizabeth City, NC
Setting	Large Suburban	Distant Town
Enrollment	695	177
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking
Religious Affiliation	Seventh Day Adventists	Christian Churches and Churches of Christ	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	wau.edu	macuniversity.edu
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Costs	Washington Adventist University	Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Tuition (In State)	$23,400	$16,200
Tuition (Out of State)	$23,400	$16,200
Room & Board	$10,440	$10,800
Avg Net Price	$16,732	$26,793
Avg Grant Aid	$17,861	$5,178
% Receiving Grant Aid	98%	96%

Admission	Washington Adventist University	Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Admission Chances	Calculate	Calculate
Applied	1,691	290
Admitted	767	221
Acceptance Rate	45.4%Open	76.2%
Enrolled %	13.8%Open	20.8%
Avg High School GPA	3.24	3.09
Typical High School Grades	B	B
Admissions Standards	Extremely Easy	Extremely Easy
Applicant Competition	Low
ACT Range		14/21
SAT Range	800/1100	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, 2026	Aug 1, 2026

Academics	Washington Adventist University	Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Student to Faculty Ratio	7:1	9:1
Popular Majors	Health Professions (45%) Business (13%) Psychology (12%) Education (11%) Liberal Arts and Humanities (4%)	Theology and Religious Vvocations (74%) Education (7%) Work and Family Studies (7%) Business (7%) Psychology (4%)
Outcomes	Washington Adventist University	Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Graduation Rate	27%	27%
Median Earnings (After 10 years)	$47,900	$30,200
Making Student Loan Payments	39%	40%
Median Student Loan Debt	$26,039	$32,947
Median Loan Payment	$269	$340

Diversity	Washington Adventist University	Mid-Atlantic Christian University
% Men	3%	2%
% Women	9%	7%
Racial Diversity	Very High	Medium
HBCU	No	No
% White	16%	68%
% Black	49%	22%
% Hispanic	11%	2%
% Native American	1%	0%
% Pacific Islander	1%	0%
% Two or More Races	1%	1%
% International	2%	0%
% Unknown Race	13%	3%

Students	Washington Adventist University	Mid-Atlantic Christian University
% In-State	52%	78%
% Out-of-State	25%	22%
Campus	Washington Adventist 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

• Washington Adventist University is larger than than Mid-Atlantic Christian University based on total student enrollment (695 students vs. 177 students)

Washington Adventist University vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Cost Comparison

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

• Washington Adventist University is 44.4% more expensive to attend than Mid-Atlantic Christian University for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $16,200.00)
• Out of state tuition is 44.4% higher at Washington Adventist University than Mid Atlantic Christian University ($23,400.00 vs. $16,200.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington Adventist University than Mid-Atlantic Christian University ($16,732 vs. $26,793)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington Adventist University are 3.4% lower than costs at Mid Atlantic Christian University ($10,440 vs. $10,800)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Washington Adventist University than Mid Atlantic Christian University (98% vs. 96%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Washington Adventist University students is 244.9% larger than aid received Mid Atlantic Christian University ($17,861 vs. $5,178)

Washington Adventist University vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Washington Adventist 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 Washington Adventist University .

• The average SAT score at Mid Atlantic Christian University (947) is 126 points higher than at Washington Adventist University (821)
• Incoming Mid-Atlantic Christian University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Washington Adventist University (18)
• Accepted freshman Washington Adventist University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Mid-Atlantic Christian University (3.09)
• Mid-Atlantic Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Washington Adventist University (45.4%)

Washington Adventist University vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Washington Adventist 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 Washington Adventist University.

• The graduation rate at Washington Adventist University is the same as at Mid Atlantic Christian University (27% vs. 27%)
• Graduates from Washington Adventist University earn on average $17,700 more per year than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $30,200)
• Washington Adventist University students graduate with a $6,908 lower median federal student loan debt than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($26,039 vs. $32,947)
• Washington Adventist University graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($269 vs. $340)
• More Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 39%)

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