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Overview |
Catholic University of America | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | macuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $16,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $16,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $10,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $22,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $9,320 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 210 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 133 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 63.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 760/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $30,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $32,947 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $340 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | Mid-Atlantic Christian 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
- Catholic University of America is larger than than Mid-Atlantic Christian University based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 133 students)
Catholic University of America vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or Mid-Atlantic Christian University?
- Catholic University of America is 231.5% more expensive to attend than Mid-Atlantic Christian University for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 231.5% higher at Catholic University of America than Mid Atlantic Christian University ($53,040.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mid Atlantic Christian University than Catholic University of America ($22,120 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid Atlantic Christian University are 66.7% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($10,000 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mid Atlantic Christian University than Catholic University of America (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 269.6% larger than aid received Mid Atlantic Christian University ($34,449 vs. $9,320)
Catholic University of America vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America 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 Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Mid-Atlantic Christian University (3.09)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Mid-Atlantic Christian University (63.3%)
Catholic University of America vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America 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 Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than Mid Atlantic Christian University (68% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $28,400 more per year than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $30,200)
- Catholic University of America students graduate with a $6,841 lower median federal student loan debt than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($26,106 vs. $32,947)
- Catholic University of America graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($269 vs. $340)
- More Catholic University of America 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/