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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College University of Lynchburg| Mid Atlantic Christian University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mid-Atlantic Christian University | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 133 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | macuniversity.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mid-Atlantic Christian University | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,000 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,120 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,320 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Mid-Atlantic Christian University | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 210 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 133 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.3% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/21 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 760/1160 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Mid-Atlantic Christian University | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mid-Atlantic Christian University | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,200 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,947 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $340 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mid-Atlantic Christian University | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 69% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 31% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Mid-Atlantic Christian University | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Mid-Atlantic Christian University | Longwood University | ||
| 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
- Longwood University is larger than than Mid-Atlantic Christian University based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 133 students)
Mid-Atlantic Christian University vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mid-Atlantic Christian University or Longwood University?
- Mid Atlantic Christian University is 82.8% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($16,000.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.6% higher at Longwood University than Mid Atlantic Christian University ($21,690.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than Mid-Atlantic Christian University ($21,772 vs. $22,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid Atlantic Christian University are 43.2% lower than costs at Longwood University ($10,000 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mid Atlantic Christian University than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 10.9% larger than aid received Mid Atlantic Christian University ($10,332 vs. $9,320)
Mid-Atlantic Christian University vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mid-Atlantic Christian University or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Mid-Atlantic Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 38 points higher than at Mid-Atlantic Christian University (947)
- Incoming Longwood University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Mid-Atlantic Christian University (20)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Mid-Atlantic Christian University (3.09)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Mid-Atlantic Christian University (63.3%)
Mid-Atlantic Christian University vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mid-Atlantic Christian University or Longwood 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 Longwood University and Mid-Atlantic Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Mid Atlantic Christian University (60% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $30,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $7,947 lower median federal student loan debt than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $32,947)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($258 vs. $340)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mid-Atlantic Christian University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/