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Liberty University Old Dominion University of Lynchburg Longwood University EMU JMU RU VWC CNU Mason William & Mary GCU| Bridgewater College | Regent University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | Regent University | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, VA | Virginia Beach, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #676 | #878 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgewater.edu | regent.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Regent University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,800 | $18,080 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,800 | $18,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,830 | $7,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,332 | $17,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,142 | $11,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
BC | Regent University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,402 | 6,989 | ||
| Admitted | 3,074 | 2,260 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 32.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | Regent University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Regent University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $256 |
Diversity |
BC | Regent University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
BC | Regent University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 67% | ||
Campus |
BC | Regent University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Regent University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 1,421 students)
BC vs. Regent University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Regent University?
- Bridgewater College is 114.6% more expensive to attend than Regent University for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.6% higher at BC than Regent University ($38,800.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Regent University than BC ($17,341 vs. $19,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 92.8% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($7,174 vs. $13,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Regent University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 188.3% larger than aid received Regent University ($34,142 vs. $11,842)
BC vs. Regent University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Regent University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regent University or BC .
- The average SAT score at Regent University (1051) is 17 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming BC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Regent University (23)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Regent University (3.34)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Regent University (32.3%)
BC vs. Regent University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Regent University (59% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Regent University earn on average $2,600 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $43,100)
- Regent University students graduate with a $2,188 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($24,812 vs. $27,000)
- Regent University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regent University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/