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Overview |
ECU | Regent University | ||
| Location | Greenville, NC | Virginia Beach, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,785 | 10,168 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecu.edu | regent.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | Regent University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,452 | $18,986 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,729 | $18,986 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $7,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,470 | $18,314 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,836 | $12,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 91% |
Admission |
ECU | Regent University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,289 | 7,261 | ||
| Admitted | 20,073 | 2,990 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 41.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 1050/1250 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
ECU | Regent University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | Regent University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,788 | $24,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $256 |
Diversity |
ECU | Regent University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
ECU | Regent University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 67% | ||
Campus |
ECU | 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
- East Carolina University is larger than than Regent University based on total student enrollment (26,785 students vs. 10,168 students)
ECU vs. Regent University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or Regent University?
- Regent University is 326.5% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($18,986.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at ECU than Regent University ($20,729.00 vs. $18,986.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Carolina University than Regent University ($14,470 vs. $18,314)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 43.6% lower than costs at East Carolina University ($7,658 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Regent University than East Carolina University (91% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Regent University students is 38% larger than aid received East Carolina University ($12,193 vs. $8,836)
ECU vs. Regent University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or Regent University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regent University or ECU .
- The average SAT score at East Carolina University (1053) is 2 points higher than at Regent University (1051)
- Incoming ECU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Regent University (23)
- Accepted freshman Regent University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at ECU (3.33)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Regent University (41.2%)
ECU vs. Regent University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU 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 ECU.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than Regent University (59% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Regent University earn on average $1,800 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $43,900)
- East Carolina University students graduate with a $24 lower median federal student loan debt than Regent University graduates. ($24,788 vs. $24,812)
- Regent University and ECU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($256 vs. $256)
- More ECU 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/