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Overview |
Concordia University-Irvine | Regent University | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Virginia Beach, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,744 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #472 | #878 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cui.edu | regent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Irvine | Regent University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,330 | $18,080 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,330 | $18,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $7,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,508 | $17,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,623 | $11,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Irvine | Regent University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,576 | 6,989 | ||
| Admitted | 2,467 | 2,260 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 32.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 1030/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Irvine | Regent University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Irvine | Regent University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,678 | $24,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $256 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Irvine | Regent University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 2% |
Students |
Concordia University-Irvine | Regent University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Irvine | Regent University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Regent University is larger than than Concordia University-Irvine based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 3,744 students)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Regent University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Irvine or Regent University?
- Concordia University Irvine is 117.5% more expensive to attend than Regent University for in-state tuition ($39,330.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.5% higher at Concordia University-Irvine than Regent University ($39,330.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Regent University than Concordia University-Irvine ($17,341 vs. $29,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 78% lower than costs at Concordia University Irvine ($7,174 vs. $12,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine than Regent University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Irvine students is 107.9% larger than aid received Regent University ($24,623 vs. $11,842)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Regent University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Irvine or Regent University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regent University or Concordia University-Irvine .
- The average SAT score at Regent University (1051) is 22 points higher than at Concordia University-Irvine (1029)
- Incoming Concordia University-Irvine students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Regent University (23)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Irvine students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Regent University (3.34)
- Concordia University-Irvine has a higher acceptance rate (69%) than Regent University (32.3%)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Regent University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Irvine 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 Concordia University-Irvine.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Irvine is higher than Regent University (51% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Irvine earn on average $2,600 more per year than Regent University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $45,700)
- Concordia University Irvine students graduate with a $2,134 lower median federal student loan debt than Regent University graduates. ($22,678 vs. $24,812)
- Concordia University-Irvine graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Regent University graduates. ($234 vs. $256)
- More Concordia University-Irvine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regent University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/