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Liberty University Old Dominion VWC CNU Mason University of Lynchburg JMU William & Mary GCU VCU Howard Eastern University| Columbia International University | Regent University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia International University | Regent University | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Virginia Beach, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,481 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #705 | #878 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciu.edu | regent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia International University | Regent University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,620 | $18,080 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,620 | $18,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,950 | $7,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,911 | $17,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,834 | $11,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 92% |
Admission |
Columbia International University | Regent University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 506 | 6,989 | ||
| Admitted | 244 | 2,260 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.2% | 32.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 73.4% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 16/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1195 | 1030/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia International University | Regent University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia International University | Regent University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,400 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $256 |
Diversity |
Columbia International University | Regent University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Columbia International University | Regent University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Columbia International University | 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 Columbia International University based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 2,481 students)
Columbia International University vs. Regent University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia International University or Regent University?
- Columbia International University is 41.7% more expensive to attend than Regent University for in-state tuition ($25,620.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.7% higher at Columbia International University than Regent University ($25,620.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Regent University than Columbia International University ($17,341 vs. $19,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 38.7% lower than costs at Columbia International University ($7,174 vs. $9,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia International University than Regent University (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia International University students is 59% larger than aid received Regent University ($18,834 vs. $11,842)
Columbia International University vs. Regent University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia International University or Regent University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regent University or Columbia International University .
- The average SAT score at Regent University (1051) is 6 points higher than at Columbia International University (1045)
- Incoming Columbia International University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Regent University (23)
- Accepted freshman Columbia International University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Regent University (3.34)
- Columbia International University has a higher acceptance rate (48.2%) than Regent University (32.3%)
Columbia International University vs. Regent University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia International University 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 Columbia International University.
- The graduation rate at Columbia International University is higher than Regent University (57% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Regent University earn on average $12,300 more per year than Columbia International University graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $33,400)
- Columbia International University students graduate with a $3,312 lower median federal student loan debt than Regent University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,812)
- Columbia International University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Regent University graduates. ($222 vs. $256)
- More Columbia International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regent University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/