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Overview |
UNCW | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
| Location | Wilmington, NC | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,843 | 133 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #377 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncw.edu | macuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCW | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,443 | $16,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,063 | $16,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $10,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,709 | $22,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,217 | $9,320 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
UNCW | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,860 | 210 | ||
| Admitted | 11,605 | 133 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | 63.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 14/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1370 | 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 |
UNCW | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCW | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $30,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $32,947 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $340 |
Diversity |
UNCW | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
UNCW | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 22% | ||
Campus |
UNCW | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington is larger than than Mid-Atlantic Christian University based on total student enrollment (17,843 students vs. 133 students)
UNCW vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCW or Mid-Atlantic Christian University?
- Mid Atlantic Christian University is 260.1% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($16,000.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at UNCW than Mid Atlantic Christian University ($19,063.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Wilmington than Mid-Atlantic Christian University ($18,709 vs. $22,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid Atlantic Christian University are 21.2% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($10,000 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mid Atlantic Christian University than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mid Atlantic Christian University students is 49.9% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($9,320 vs. $6,217)
UNCW vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCW 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 UNCW .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Wilmington (1162) is 215 points higher than at Mid-Atlantic Christian University (947)
- Incoming UNCW students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Mid-Atlantic Christian University (20)
- Accepted freshman UNCW students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Mid-Atlantic Christian University (3.09)
- UNCW has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than Mid-Atlantic Christian University (63.3%)
UNCW vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCW 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 UNCW.
- The graduation rate at UNCW is higher than Mid Atlantic Christian University (67% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Wilmington earn on average $14,500 more per year than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $30,200)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $12,447 lower median federal student loan debt than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $32,947)
- UNCW graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($211 vs. $340)
- More UNCW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mid-Atlantic Christian University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/