Mid-Atlantic Christian University vs Lincoln Christian University

Mid-Atlantic Christian University and Lincoln Christian University, both rooted in Christian values, offer distinct educational experiences. Mid-Atlantic, located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. Lincoln Christian, situated in Lincoln, Illinois, stands out with its smaller student body, fostering a close-knit community. While Mid-Atlantic excels in the fields of Business, Education, and Psychology, Lincoln Christian shines in the areas of Biblical Studies, Elementary Education, and Music. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details, such as graduation rates, student demographics, and additional academic programs, to determine which university aligns best with your aspirations and goals.

	Lincoln Christian University	Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Overview
Location	Lincoln, Illinois	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	64.0%	36.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Churches of Christ	Churches of Christ

Admission
Acceptance rate	63.5%	48.0%
Application fees		$30
SAT range	940 - 1180	760 - 1160
ACT range	20 - 26	14 - 21
Students submitting SAT score	42.0%	15.0%
Students submitting ACT score	55.0%	17.0%
Total number of applicants	222	250
Total number of admissions given out	141	120
Admitted students who chose to enroll	64	42
Yield rate	45.4%	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	$28,271	$33,007
Average net price	$17,595	$22,911
Tuition	$14,520	$15,520
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $3,740 Meal plan: $4,050	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 $10,399	100.0% Average amount $8,768
Students receiving federal student loan	62.0% Average amount $5,006	97.0% Average amount $5,152
Students taking out private loans	5.0% Average amount $8,200	15.0% Average amount $12,024

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	287 Men 57.8% Women 42.2%	145 Men 63.4% Women 36.6%
Graduate students	250 Men 58.0% Women 42.0%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	4.1%	2.8%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	574	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 Business Psychology Health Professions Communication and Journalism	Theology Psychology Business Family and Consumer Sciences Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	7:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	46.1%	43.6%
Dropout rate	32.6%	16.4%
Transferred out	20.2%	40.0%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Theological and Ministerial Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,010 Year 2: N/A Year 3: 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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