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Overview |
Eastern University | Regent University | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Virginia Beach, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,769 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #680 | #878 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | regent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | Regent University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,864 | $18,080 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,864 | $18,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,424 | $7,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,669 | $17,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,542 | $11,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Eastern University | Regent University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,994 | 6,989 | ||
| Admitted | 1,893 | 2,260 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 32.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 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 |
Eastern University | Regent University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | Regent University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $24,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $256 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | Regent University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Eastern University | Regent University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Eastern 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 Eastern University based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 5,769 students)
Eastern University vs. Regent University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or Regent University?
- Eastern University is 98.4% more expensive to attend than Regent University for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.4% higher at Eastern University than Regent University ($35,864.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Regent University than Eastern University ($17,341 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 73.2% lower than costs at Eastern University ($7,174 vs. $12,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University than Regent University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 115.7% larger than aid received Regent University ($25,542 vs. $11,842)
Eastern University vs. Regent University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University or Regent University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regent University or Eastern University .
- The average SAT score at Regent University (1051) is 25 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Incoming Eastern University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Regent University (23)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Regent University (3.34)
- Eastern University has a higher acceptance rate (63.2%) than Regent University (32.3%)
Eastern University vs. Regent University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Regent University (67% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Eastern University earn on average $200 more per year than Regent University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $45,700)
- Regent University students graduate with a $1,688 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($24,812 vs. $26,500)
- Regent University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($256 vs. $274)
- More Eastern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regent University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/