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Overview |
ASU | Regent University | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Virginia Beach, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,436 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | #878 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | regent.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | Regent University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $18,080 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $18,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,582 | $7,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,084 | $17,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,443 | $11,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 92% |
Admission |
ASU | Regent University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,255 | 6,989 | ||
| Admitted | 18,489 | 2,260 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.1% | 32.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1270 | 1030/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ASU | Regent University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | Regent University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $24,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $256 |
Diversity |
ASU | Regent University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
ASU | Regent University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 67% | ||
Campus |
ASU | Regent University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than Regent University based on total student enrollment (20,436 students vs. 10,337 students)
ASU vs. Regent University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or Regent University?
- Regent University is 326.2% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($18,080.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at ASU than Regent University ($20,246.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Regent University ($13,084 vs. $17,341)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 61.4% lower than costs at Appalachian State University ($7,174 vs. $11,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Regent University than Appalachian State University (92% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Regent University students is 59.1% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($11,842 vs. $7,443)
ASU vs. Regent University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or Regent University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regent University or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 106 points higher than at Regent University (1051)
- Incoming ASU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Regent University (23)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Regent University (3.34)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than Regent University (32.3%)
ASU vs. Regent University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU or Regent University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Regent University and ASU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Regent University (65% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Regent University earn on average $4,100 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $4,312 lower median federal student loan debt than Regent University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,812)
- ASU graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Regent University graduates. ($211 vs. $256)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regent University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/