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Liberty University UNF UT Old Dominion Flagler Florida State UCF FAU USF Main Campus Lynn University Florida Jacksonville State University| Jacksonville University | Regent University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Regent University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Virginia Beach, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,957 | 10,168 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | regent.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Regent University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,050 | $18,986 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,050 | $18,986 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $7,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,745 | $18,314 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,701 | $12,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
JU | Regent University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,879 | 7,261 | ||
| Admitted | 5,087 | 2,990 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.3% | 41.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1260 | 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 |
JU | Regent University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Regent University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $24,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $256 |
Diversity |
JU | Regent University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 2% |
Students |
JU | Regent University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 67% | ||
Campus |
JU | 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 JU based on total student enrollment (10,168 students vs. 3,957 students)
JU vs. Regent University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Regent University?
- Jacksonville University is 137.3% more expensive to attend than Regent University for in-state tuition ($45,050.00 vs. $18,986.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.3% higher at JU than Regent University ($45,050.00 vs. $18,986.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Regent University than JU ($18,314 vs. $25,745)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 116.1% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($7,658 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville University than Regent University (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 192.8% larger than aid received Regent University ($35,701 vs. $12,193)
JU vs. Regent University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Regent University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regent University or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Regent University (3.34)
- JU has a higher acceptance rate (57.3%) than Regent University (41.2%)
JU vs. Regent University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU 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 JU.
- The graduation rate at JU is higher than Regent University (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $9,100 more per year than Regent University graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $45,700)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $2,191 lower median federal student loan debt than Regent University graduates. ($22,621 vs. $24,812)
- JU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Regent University graduates. ($233 vs. $256)
- More JU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regent University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/