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Overview |
GWU | Regent University | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Virginia Beach, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,144 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | #878 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | regent.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | Regent University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $18,080 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $18,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $7,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,339 | $17,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,130 | $11,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
GWU | Regent University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,728 | 6,989 | ||
| Admitted | 4,293 | 2,260 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 32.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 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 |
GWU | Regent University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | Regent University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $24,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $256 |
Diversity |
GWU | Regent University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
GWU | Regent University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 67% | ||
Campus |
GWU | 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 GWU based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 3,144 students)
GWU vs. Regent University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or Regent University?
- Gardner Webb University is 72.7% more expensive to attend than Regent University for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.7% higher at GWU than Regent University ($31,220.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Regent University than GWU ($17,341 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 50.1% lower than costs at Gardner Webb University ($7,174 vs. $10,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than Regent University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 103.8% larger than aid received Regent University ($24,130 vs. $11,842)
GWU vs. Regent University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU or Regent University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regent University or GWU .
- The average SAT score at Regent University (1051) is 74 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming Regent University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Regent University (3.34)
- GWU has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Regent University (32.3%)
GWU vs. Regent University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU 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 GWU.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than Regent University (55% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Regent University earn on average $5,200 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $40,500)
- Regent University students graduate with a $157 lower median federal student loan debt than GWU graduates. ($24,812 vs. $24,969)
- Regent University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than GWU graduates. ($256 vs. $258)
- More GWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regent University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/