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Overview |
Mid-Atlantic Christian University | NSU | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 133 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | macuniversity.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mid-Atlantic Christian University | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,000 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,120 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,320 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Mid-Atlantic Christian University | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 210 | 8,884 | ||
| Admitted | 133 | 7,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.3% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/21 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 760/1160 | 840/1040 | ||
| 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 | May 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Mid-Atlantic Christian University | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mid-Atlantic Christian University | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,200 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,947 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $340 | $320 |
Diversity |
Mid-Atlantic Christian University | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 69% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 31% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Mid-Atlantic Christian University | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Mid-Atlantic Christian University | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Norfolk State University is larger than than Mid-Atlantic Christian University based on total student enrollment (5,783 students vs. 133 students)
Mid-Atlantic Christian University vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mid-Atlantic Christian University or NSU?
- Mid Atlantic Christian University is 178.2% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($16,000.00 vs. $5,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at NSU than Mid Atlantic Christian University ($16,920.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norfolk State University than Mid-Atlantic Christian University ($14,652 vs. $22,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid Atlantic Christian University are 8.4% lower than costs at Norfolk State University ($10,000 vs. $10,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mid Atlantic Christian University than Norfolk State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 30.5% larger than aid received Mid Atlantic Christian University ($12,164 vs. $9,320)
Mid-Atlantic Christian University vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mid-Atlantic Christian University or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Mid-Atlantic Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Mid Atlantic Christian University (947) is 139 points higher than at NSU (808)
- Incoming Mid-Atlantic Christian University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at NSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Mid-Atlantic Christian University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.09) than students at NSU (2.9)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Mid-Atlantic Christian University (63.3%)
Mid-Atlantic Christian University vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mid-Atlantic Christian University or NSU? 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 NSU and Mid-Atlantic Christian University.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Mid Atlantic Christian University (33% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Norfolk State University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $30,200)
- Norfolk State University students graduate with a $1,947 lower median federal student loan debt than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($31,000 vs. $32,947)
- NSU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($320 vs. $340)
- More Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/