Mid-Atlantic Christian University vs Central Christian College of the Bible

Mid-Atlantic Christian University and Central Christian College of the Bible, both rooted in Christian values, offer distinct educational experiences. Mid-Atlantic, located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, boasts a higher acceptance rate, allowing more students the opportunity to pursue their academic goals. Central Christian, nestled in Moberly, Missouri, maintains a smaller student body, fostering a close-knit community. While Mid-Atlantic excels in the fields of Business, Education, and Psychology, Central Christian specializes in Biblical Studies, Ministry, and Music. Explore the detailed comparison table to uncover further differences in graduation rates, student demographics, and additional academic programs, helping you make an informed decision that aligns with your aspirations and goals.

	Central Christian College of the Bible	Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Overview
Location	Moberly, Missouri	Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Campus setting	Town: Distant	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	38.0%	36.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Churches of Christ	Churches of Christ

Admission
Acceptance rate	21.3%	48.0%
Application fees	$100	$30
SAT range	840 - 950	760 - 1160
ACT range	16 - 21	14 - 21
Students submitting SAT score	13.0%	15.0%
Students submitting ACT score	83.0%	17.0%
Total number of applicants	520	250
Total number of admissions given out	111	120
Admitted students who chose to enroll	52	42
Yield rate	46.8%	35.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Required
High school transcript	N/A	Required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$32,030	$33,007
Average net price	$14,289	$22,911
Tuition	$8,250	$15,520
Room & board	$8,500	Room/dormitory: $4,600 Meal plan: $4,600
Available payment plans		Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $5,859	100.0% Average amount $8,768
Students receiving federal student loan	67.0% Average amount $4,840	97.0% Average amount $5,152
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	15.0% Average amount $12,024

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	141 Men 56.0% Women 44.0%	145 Men 63.4% Women 36.6%
Graduate students	29 Men 82.8% Women 17.2%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	53.3%	N/A
International students	1.8%	2.8%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	275	240
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	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Theology Education Business	Theology Psychology Business Family and Consumer Sciences Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	8:1	7:1
Institutional accreditation	Association for Biblical Higher Education	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	42.9%	43.6%
Dropout rate	54.8%	16.4%
Transferred out	N/A	40.0%
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	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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