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Overview |
Delaware State University | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,826 | 133 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #955 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | desu.edu | macuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware State University | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,038 | $16,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,960 | $16,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,108 | $10,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,886 | $22,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,881 | $9,320 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Delaware State University | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,109 | 210 | ||
| Admitted | 3,904 | 133 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.9% | 63.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.7% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 14/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Delaware State University | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware State University | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $30,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $32,947 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $340 |
Diversity |
Delaware State University | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 11% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Delaware State University | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Delaware State University | 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
- Delaware State University is larger than than Mid-Atlantic Christian University based on total student enrollment (5,826 students vs. 133 students)
Delaware State University vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware State University or Mid-Atlantic Christian University?
- Mid Atlantic Christian University is 127.3% more expensive to attend than Delaware State University for in-state tuition ($16,000.00 vs. $7,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Delaware State University than Mid Atlantic Christian University ($16,960.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delaware State University than Mid-Atlantic Christian University ($11,886 vs. $22,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid Atlantic Christian University are 41.1% lower than costs at Delaware State University ($10,000 vs. $14,108)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mid Atlantic Christian University than Delaware State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware State University students is 48.9% larger than aid received Mid Atlantic Christian University ($13,881 vs. $9,320)
Delaware State University vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware State 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 Delaware State University .
- The average SAT score at Mid Atlantic Christian University (947) is 55 points higher than at Delaware State University (892)
- Incoming Mid-Atlantic Christian University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Delaware State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Delaware State University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.09) as students at Mid-Atlantic Christian University (3.09)
- Mid-Atlantic Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (63.3%) than Delaware State University (54.9%)
Delaware State University vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware State 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 Delaware State University.
- The graduation rate at Delaware State University is higher than Mid Atlantic Christian University (35% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Delaware State University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates after ten years. ($36,600 vs. $30,200)
- Delaware State University students graduate with a $4,447 lower median federal student loan debt than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($28,500 vs. $32,947)
- Delaware State University graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($294 vs. $340)
- More Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delaware State University students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/