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Liberty University Old Dominion VWC CNU Mason University of Lynchburg JMU William & Mary GCU VCU Howard Eastern University| High Point University | Regent University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HPU | Regent University | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Virginia Beach, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,981 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #878 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | highpoint.edu | regent.edu | ||
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Costs |
HPU | Regent University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,636 | $18,080 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,636 | $18,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,524 | $7,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,221 | $17,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,930 | $11,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 92% |
Admission |
HPU | Regent University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 6,989 | ||
| Admitted | 9,817 | 2,260 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 32.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1103/1280 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
HPU | Regent University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HPU | Regent University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,421 | $24,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $256 |
Diversity |
HPU | Regent University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
HPU | Regent University | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 67% | ||
Campus |
HPU | Regent University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Regent University is larger than than HPU based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 5,981 students)
HPU vs. Regent University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HPU or Regent University?
- High Point University is 102.6% more expensive to attend than Regent University for in-state tuition ($36,636.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.6% higher at HPU than Regent University ($36,636.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Regent University than HPU ($17,341 vs. $40,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 130.3% lower than costs at High Point University ($7,174 vs. $16,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at High Point University than Regent University (94% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by High Point University students is 59.9% larger than aid received Regent University ($18,930 vs. $11,842)
HPU vs. Regent University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HPU or Regent University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regent University or HPU .
- The average SAT score at High Point University (1113) is 62 points higher than at Regent University (1051)
- Incoming HPU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Regent University (23)
- Accepted freshman HPU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Regent University (3.34)
- HPU has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Regent University (32.3%)
HPU vs. Regent University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HPU 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 HPU.
- Graduates from Regent University earn on average $3,700 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $42,000)
- High Point University students graduate with a $2,391 lower median federal student loan debt than Regent University graduates. ($22,421 vs. $24,812)
- HPU graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Regent University graduates. ($231 vs. $256)
- More HPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regent University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/