Mid-Atlantic Christian University vs Barclay College

Mid-Atlantic Christian University and Barclay College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Mid-Atlantic Christian University, rooted in Christian values, boasts a higher acceptance rate, allowing more students to pursue their academic aspirations. Barclay College, on the other hand, maintains a smaller student body, fostering a close-knit community. While Mid-Atlantic Christian University excels in fields like Business and Psychology, Barclay College shines in the realm of Biblical Studies and Ministry. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details, such as graduation rates, student demographics, and additional program offerings, to determine which institution best aligns with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Barclay College	Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Overview
Location	Haviland, Kansas	Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Campus setting	Rural: Remote	Town: Distant
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
Students retention rate	50.0%	36.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Protestant	Churches of Christ

Admission
Acceptance rate	54.1%	48.0%
Application fees		$30
SAT range	N/A	760 - 1160
ACT range	N/A	14 - 21
Students submitting SAT score		15.0%
Students submitting ACT score		17.0%
Total number of applicants	229	250
Total number of admissions given out	124	120
Admitted students who chose to enroll	18	42
Yield rate	14.5%	35.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$36,050	$33,007
Average net price	$26,236	$22,911
Tuition	$18,000	$15,520
Room & board	$9,990	Room/dormitory: $4,600 Meal plan: $4,600
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $9,734	100.0% Average amount $8,768
Students receiving federal student loan	64.0% Average amount $2,891	97.0% Average amount $5,152
Students taking out private loans	7.0% Average amount $6,096	15.0% Average amount $12,024

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	168 Men 45.8% Women 54.2%	145 Men 63.4% Women 36.6%
Graduate students	31 Men 71.0% Women 29.0%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	N/A	2.8%
Campus local/setting	Rural: Remote	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	200	240
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Theology Psychology Liberal Arts Education Business	Theology Psychology Business Family and Consumer Sciences Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	7:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	50.0%	43.6%
Dropout rate	47.4%	16.4%
Transferred out	2.6%	40.0%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	N/A	Bible/Biblical Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $18,309 Year 3: N/A Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $20,475 Year 2: $36,141 Year 3: N/A

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