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Overview |
CofC | Regent University | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Virginia Beach, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,885 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | #878 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofc.edu | regent.edu | ||
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Costs |
CofC | Regent University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,518 | $18,080 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,338 | $18,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $7,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,120 | $17,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $11,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
CofC | Regent University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,020 | 6,989 | ||
| Admitted | 16,666 | 2,260 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 32.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CofC | Regent University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CofC | Regent University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $256 |
Diversity |
CofC | Regent University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
CofC | Regent University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 67% | ||
Campus |
CofC | 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
- College of Charleston is larger than than Regent University based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 10,337 students)
CofC vs. Regent University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CofC or Regent University?
- Regent University is 44.4% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($18,080.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.5% higher at CofC than Regent University ($35,338.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Regent University than CofC ($17,341 vs. $21,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 81% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($7,174 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than Regent University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Regent University students is 24.7% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($11,842 vs. $9,499)
CofC vs. Regent University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CofC or Regent University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regent University or CofC .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 90 points higher than at Regent University (1051)
- Incoming CofC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Regent University (23)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Regent University (3.34)
- CofC has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Regent University (32.3%)
CofC vs. Regent University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CofC 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 CofC.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Regent University (63% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $500 more per year than Regent University graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $45,700)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $3,312 lower median federal student loan debt than Regent University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,812)
- CofC graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Regent University graduates. ($222 vs. $256)
- More CofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regent University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/