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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Purdue BU UConn Western New England University| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Mid Atlantic Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | macuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $16,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $10,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $22,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $9,320 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WPI | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 210 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 133 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 63.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 760/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WPI | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $30,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $32,947 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $340 |
Diversity |
WPI | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
WPI | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 22% | ||
Campus |
WPI | 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
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Mid-Atlantic Christian University based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 133 students)
WPI vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Mid-Atlantic Christian University?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 250% more expensive to attend than Mid-Atlantic Christian University for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 250% higher at WPI than Mid Atlantic Christian University ($56,000.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mid Atlantic Christian University than WPI ($22,120 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid Atlantic Christian University are 65.4% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($10,000 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mid Atlantic Christian University than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 190.3% larger than aid received Mid Atlantic Christian University ($27,059 vs. $9,320)
WPI vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI 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 WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.81 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Mid-Atlantic Christian University (3.09)
- Mid-Atlantic Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (63.3%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI 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 WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Mid Atlantic Christian University (76% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $52,500 more per year than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $30,200)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $5,947 lower median federal student loan debt than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,947)
- WPI graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($279 vs. $340)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mid-Atlantic Christian University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/