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Overview |
Gannon University | Regent University | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Virginia Beach, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #878 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | regent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | Regent University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $18,080 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $18,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $7,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | $17,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $11,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Gannon University | Regent University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | 6,989 | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | 2,260 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 32.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 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 |
Gannon University | Regent University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | Regent University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $256 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | Regent University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Gannon University | Regent University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | 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 Gannon University based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 4,665 students)
Gannon University vs. Regent University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or Regent University?
- Gannon University is 97% more expensive to attend than Regent University for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97% higher at Gannon University than Regent University ($35,620.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Regent University than Gannon University ($17,341 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 114.8% lower than costs at Gannon University ($7,174 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Regent University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 121% larger than aid received Regent University ($26,172 vs. $11,842)
Gannon University vs. Regent University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or Regent University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regent University or Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at Regent University (1051) is 16 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming Gannon University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Regent University (23)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Regent University (3.34)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Regent University (32.3%)
Gannon University vs. Regent University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon 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 Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Regent University (66% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Regent University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $45,700)
- Regent University students graduate with a $2,188 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($24,812 vs. $27,000)
- Regent University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regent University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/