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Overview |
King College | Regent University | ||
| Location | Bristol, TN | Virginia Beach, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,357 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #632 | #878 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | king.edu | regent.edu | ||
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Costs |
King College | Regent University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,942 | $18,080 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,942 | $18,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,960 | $7,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $17,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,715 | $11,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 92% |
Admission |
King College | Regent University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 875 | 6,989 | ||
| Admitted | 532 | 2,260 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.8% | 32.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1160 | 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 |
King College | Regent University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
King College | Regent University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $256 |
Diversity |
King College | Regent University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
King College | Regent University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 67% | ||
Campus |
King College | 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 King College based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 1,357 students)
King College vs. Regent University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, King College or Regent University?
- King College is 76.7% more expensive to attend than Regent University for in-state tuition ($31,942.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.7% higher at King College than Regent University ($31,942.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Regent University than King College ($17,341 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 38.8% lower than costs at King College ($7,174 vs. $9,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Regent University than King College (92% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King College students is 91.8% larger than aid received Regent University ($22,715 vs. $11,842)
King College vs. Regent University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, King College or Regent University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regent University or King College .
- The average SAT score at Regent University (1051) is 46 points higher than at King College (1005)
- Incoming Regent University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at King College (22)
- Accepted freshman King College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Regent University (3.34)
- King College has a higher acceptance rate (60.8%) than Regent University (32.3%)
King College vs. Regent University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, King College 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 King College.
- The graduation rate at King College is higher than Regent University (41% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from King College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Regent University graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $45,700)
- King College students graduate with a $1,812 lower median federal student loan debt than Regent University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,812)
- King College graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Regent University graduates. ($237 vs. $256)
- More King College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regent University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/