Central Christian College of the Bible vs Mid-America Christian University (MACU)

Central Christian College of the Bible and Mid-America Christian University, both rooted in Christian values, offer distinct educational experiences. Central Christian, with an acceptance rate of 68%, emphasizes biblical studies and ministry preparation, while Mid-America, with a 58% acceptance rate, boasts a broader range of academic programs, including business, education, and nursing. Central Christian's student body is predominantly female (62%), while Mid-America's is more evenly balanced (52% female). Both institutions boast impressive graduation rates, with Central Christian at 55% and Mid-America at 50%. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these institutions' tuition, financial aid, and other key factors, and make an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Central Christian College of the Bible	Mid-America Christian University
Overview
Location	Moberly, Missouri	Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Campus setting	Town: Distant	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	38.0%	64.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Churches of Christ	Pentecostal

Admission
Acceptance rate	21.3%	Open Admission
Application fees	$100
SAT range	840 - 950	N/A
ACT range	16 - 21	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	13.0%
Students submitting ACT score	83.0%
Total number of applicants	520
Total number of admissions given out	111
Admitted students who chose to enroll	52
Yield rate	46.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		Not required
High school GPA	N/A	N/A
Recommendation letters	N/A	N/A
High school transcript	N/A	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$32,030	$30,582
Average net price	$14,289	$16,853
Tuition	$8,250	$17,568
Room & board	$8,500	Room/dormitory: $4,456 Meal plan: $4,056
Available payment plans		Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $5,859	98.0% Average amount $11,616
Students receiving federal student loan	67.0% Average amount $4,840	68.0% Average amount $7,034
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	1.0% Average amount $6,000

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	141 Men 56.0% Women 44.0%	1,662 Men 36.6% Women 63.4%
Graduate students	29 Men 82.8% Women 17.2%	575 Men 27.7% Women 72.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	53.3%	17.6%
International students	1.8%	4.4%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	275	246
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Missouri Alabama Arkansas Arizona Florida	Oklahoma Texas California Florida New York

Academics
Popular study areas	Theology Education Business	Business Psychology Theology Education Liberal Arts
Students to faculty ratio	8:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Association for Biblical Higher Education	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	42.9%	36.2%
Dropout rate	54.8%	59.2%
Transferred out	N/A	4.0%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $21,703 Year 3: $27,403	Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,995 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $58,350 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $54,740 Year 2: $55,286 Year 3: $53,865 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,869 Year 2: $43,519 Year 3: $50,165 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $39,369 Year 3: $49,465 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,163 Year 2: $46,321 Year 3: $45,689 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $36,794 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $43,344 Year 2: $34,704 Year 3: $35,226 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $34,847 Year 3: $29,730 Theology and Religious Vocations, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,772 Year 2: $36,310 Year 3: $26,701 Behavioral Sciences (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,168 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $22,548

Compare Similar Colleges

The list of suggested college comparisons provided below is generated automatically by our system, utilizing statistics gathered from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and various online sources. If you don't find the colleges you wish to compare, please visit our comparison page. There, you can search for the specific colleges and initiate your comparison.

Central Christian College of the Bible

Heritage Christian University