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LHU Temple Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania| Mid Atlantic Christian University | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mid-Atlantic Christian University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 133 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | macuniversity.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mid-Atlantic Christian University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,000 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,120 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,320 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Mid-Atlantic Christian University | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 210 | - | ||
| Admitted | 133 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 760/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mid-Atlantic Christian University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mid-Atlantic Christian University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,200 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,947 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $340 | $222 |
Diversity |
Mid-Atlantic Christian University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 69% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 31% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Mid-Atlantic Christian University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Mid-Atlantic Christian University | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Mid-Atlantic Christian University based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 133 students)
Mid-Atlantic Christian University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mid-Atlantic Christian University or Penn College?
- Mid Atlantic Christian University is 3.6% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($16,000.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.9% higher at Penn College than Mid Atlantic Christian University ($23,190.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mid Atlantic Christian University than Penn College ($22,120 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid Atlantic Christian University are 21.3% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($10,000 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mid Atlantic Christian University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mid Atlantic Christian University students is 28.5% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($9,320 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Mid-Atlantic Christian University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Mid-Atlantic Christian University .
- Accepted freshman Mid-Atlantic Christian University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.09) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Mid-Atlantic Christian University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mid-Atlantic Christian University or Penn College? 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 Penn College and Mid-Atlantic Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Mid Atlantic Christian University (42% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $14,200 more per year than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $30,200)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $11,447 lower median federal student loan debt than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $32,947)
- Penn College graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($222 vs. $340)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mid-Atlantic Christian University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/