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Overview |
Nichols | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | macuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $16,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $16,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $10,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $22,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $9,320 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Nichols | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 210 | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | 133 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | 63.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 945/1180 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Nichols | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $30,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $32,947 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $340 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Nichols | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nichols College is larger than than Mid-Atlantic Christian University based on total student enrollment (1,403 students vs. 133 students)
Nichols vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Mid-Atlantic Christian University?
- Nichols College is 132.2% more expensive to attend than Mid-Atlantic Christian University for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.2% higher at Nichols than Mid Atlantic Christian University ($37,150.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mid Atlantic Christian University than Nichols ($22,120 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid Atlantic Christian University are 41.1% lower than costs at Nichols College ($10,000 vs. $14,110)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College as Mid Atlantic Christian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 184.5% larger than aid received Mid Atlantic Christian University ($26,515 vs. $9,320)
Nichols vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols 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 Nichols .
- Accepted freshman Mid-Atlantic Christian University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.09) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Mid-Atlantic Christian University (63.3%)
Nichols vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols 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 Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Nichols is higher than Mid Atlantic Christian University (43% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $21,600 more per year than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $30,200)
- Nichols College students graduate with a $5,947 lower median federal student loan debt than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,947)
- Nichols graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($279 vs. $340)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mid-Atlantic Christian University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/