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Overview |
Ithaca College | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | macuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $16,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $16,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $10,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $22,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $9,320 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 210 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 133 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 63.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 14/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 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 |
Ithaca College | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $30,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $32,947 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $340 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | 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
- Ithaca College is larger than than Mid-Atlantic Christian University based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 133 students)
Ithaca College vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Mid-Atlantic Christian University?
- Ithaca College is 200.8% more expensive to attend than Mid-Atlantic Christian University for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 200.8% higher at Ithaca College than Mid Atlantic Christian University ($48,126.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mid Atlantic Christian University than Ithaca College ($22,120 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid Atlantic Christian University are 59.3% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($10,000 vs. $15,934)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College as Mid Atlantic Christian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 218.4% larger than aid received Mid Atlantic Christian University ($29,677 vs. $9,320)
Ithaca College vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College 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 Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Mid-Atlantic Christian University (63.3%)
Ithaca College vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College 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 Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Mid Atlantic Christian University (74% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $25,900 more per year than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $30,200)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $7,197 lower median federal student loan debt than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($25,750 vs. $32,947)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($266 vs. $340)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mid-Atlantic Christian University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/