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Overview |
Franciscan | Regent University | ||
| Location | Steubenville, OH | Virginia Beach, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,750 | 10,168 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franciscan.edu | regent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franciscan | Regent University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,070 | $18,986 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,070 | $18,986 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,540 | $7,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,490 | $18,314 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,561 | $12,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Franciscan | Regent University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,265 | 7,261 | ||
| Admitted | 1,636 | 2,990 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 41.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 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 |
Franciscan | Regent University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franciscan | Regent University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $24,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $256 |
Diversity |
Franciscan | Regent University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Franciscan | Regent University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Franciscan | 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 Franciscan based on total student enrollment (10,168 students vs. 3,750 students)
Franciscan vs. Regent University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franciscan or Regent University?
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is 68.9% more expensive to attend than Regent University for in-state tuition ($32,070.00 vs. $18,986.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.9% higher at Franciscan than Regent University ($32,070.00 vs. $18,986.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Regent University than Franciscan ($18,314 vs. $24,490)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 24.6% lower than costs at Franciscan University of Steubenville ($7,658 vs. $9,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Regent University (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franciscan University of Steubenville students is 52.2% larger than aid received Regent University ($18,561 vs. $12,193)
Franciscan vs. Regent University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franciscan or Regent University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regent University or Franciscan .
- The average SAT score at Franciscan University of Steubenville (1165) is 114 points higher than at Regent University (1051)
- Incoming Franciscan students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Regent University (23)
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Regent University (3.34)
- Franciscan has a higher acceptance rate (72.2%) than Regent University (41.2%)
Franciscan vs. Regent University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franciscan 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 Franciscan.
- The graduation rate at Franciscan is higher than Regent University (70% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Regent University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $2,812 lower median federal student loan debt than Regent University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,812)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Regent University graduates. ($227 vs. $256)
- More Franciscan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regent University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/