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GVSU Albion College Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Kalamazoo College| Aquinas College | Mid Atlantic Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AQ | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #819 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aquinas.edu | macuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
AQ | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,480 | $16,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,480 | $16,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,572 | $10,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,605 | $22,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,049 | $9,320 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
AQ | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,116 | 210 | ||
| Admitted | 1,921 | 133 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 63.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
AQ | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AQ | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $30,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $32,947 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $340 |
Diversity |
AQ | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
AQ | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 22% | ||
Campus |
AQ | 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
- Aquinas College is larger than than Mid-Atlantic Christian University based on total student enrollment (1,265 students vs. 133 students)
AQ vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AQ or Mid-Atlantic Christian University?
- Aquinas College is 128% more expensive to attend than Mid-Atlantic Christian University for in-state tuition ($36,480.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128% higher at AQ than Mid Atlantic Christian University ($36,480.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Mid-Atlantic Christian University ($18,605 vs. $22,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid Atlantic Christian University are 5.7% lower than costs at Aquinas College ($10,000 vs. $10,572)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College as Mid Atlantic Christian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 222.4% larger than aid received Mid Atlantic Christian University ($30,049 vs. $9,320)
AQ vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AQ 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 AQ .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 143 points higher than at Mid-Atlantic Christian University (947)
- Incoming AQ students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Mid-Atlantic Christian University (20)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Mid-Atlantic Christian University (3.09)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Mid-Atlantic Christian University (63.3%)
AQ vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AQ 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 AQ.
- The graduation rate at AQ is higher than Mid Atlantic Christian University (52% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Aquinas College earn on average $9,800 more per year than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $30,200)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $6,947 lower median federal student loan debt than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $32,947)
- AQ graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($268 vs. $340)
- More AQ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mid-Atlantic Christian University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/