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Overview |
ETSU | Regent University | ||
| Location | Johnson City, TN | Virginia Beach, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,483 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #652 | #878 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etsu.edu | regent.edu | ||
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Costs |
ETSU | Regent University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,722 | $18,080 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,532 | $18,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,613 | $7,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,350 | $17,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,739 | $11,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
ETSU | Regent University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,609 | 6,989 | ||
| Admitted | 8,193 | 2,260 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 32.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ETSU | Regent University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ETSU | Regent University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $24,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $256 |
Diversity |
ETSU | Regent University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
ETSU | Regent University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 67% | ||
Campus |
ETSU | Regent University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Regent University based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 10,337 students)
ETSU vs. Regent University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ETSU or Regent University?
- Regent University is 134.1% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($18,080.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.8% higher at Regent University than East Tennessee State University ($18,080.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Regent University ($14,350 vs. $17,341)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 34% lower than costs at East Tennessee State University ($7,174 vs. $9,613)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than Regent University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Regent University students is 35.5% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($11,842 vs. $8,739)
ETSU vs. Regent University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ETSU or Regent University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regent University or ETSU .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 17 points higher than at Regent University (1051)
- Incoming ETSU 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 ETSU (3.33)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Regent University (32.3%)
ETSU vs. Regent University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ETSU 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 ETSU.
- The graduation rate at ETSU is higher than Regent University (44% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Regent University earn on average $5,700 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $4,312 lower median federal student loan debt than Regent University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,812)
- ETSU graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Regent University graduates. ($211 vs. $256)
- More ETSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regent University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/