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Mid, Atlantic Christian University is a private regional college located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Mid-Atlantic Christian University is selective in their admissions.
Return on educational investment at Mid-Atlantic Christian University is in the bottom 10% of all ranked schools. The median student earns $33,581 10 years after enrolling, 50th in North Carolina, and in the bottom 5% nationally. When adjusted for earning differences by major, Mid-Atlantic Christian University bachelor students earn 11% more than the national average.
The average full-time graduate completes their degree in 4.7 years. 21% of all students graduate within 8 years including part-time students. The graduation rate at Mid-Atlantic Christian University is 36% lower than the state average, and 28% below the average for all regional colleges in the country.
At Mid-Atlantic Christian University, Pell Grant recipients represent 63% of the measured graduating class, 28% higher than the national average of 35%. The average Pell Grant recipient at Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates within 5 years.
We calculate this performance by adjusting the graduation rate of Pell students by their percentage of the student body. This adjustment is made to prevent schools with large numbers of Pell students from underperforming in comparison to schools with few Pell students but high graduation rates.
The average Title IV recipient at Mid, Atlantic Christian University pays $20,709 a year, $11,531 less than the $32,240 advertised. See below the cost breakdown for students who receive Title IV grants, broken down by income level.
Average net price
The average net price shown by income level for all students that receive Title IV aid. Calculated by deducting the average grant and scholarship aid from tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Limited to first-time, full-time students. Public institution figures are calculated using in-state tuition figures.
Median net price $20,709
Much of the gap between net price and sticker price is filled by institutional and government grants. At Mid-Atlantic Christian University, 100% of students receive some grants and scholarships, compared to the national average of 87% for all colleges and universities. The average amount of federal, state, and institutional grants that students receive is shown on the right.
This leaves a total of $20,709 on average to be covered by the student – be it through loans or out of pocket. In total, 97% of students take out loans, federal or private, at an average amount of $6,973. This is 43% more than the national average.
Federal grants
$5,152
Pell grants
$4,235
State grants
$4,548
Institutional grants
$3,765
Mid, Atlantic Christian University's selective admissions are indicated by their 48% acceptance rate. In 2021, the school had 250 applicants, of which 120 were admitted and 42 enrolled. Mid-Atlantic Christian University has a rolling admissions policy, which means applications are reviewed as they arrive until all spaces are filled.
Full time
72%
83%
Female
55%
59%
First time
46%
59%
In-state
63%
68%
1st generation
35%
35%
White
62%
52%
Black
26%
14%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Asian
1%
5%
American Indian
1%
1.6%
Pacific Islander
1%
0.3%
Other
3%
12%