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Overview |
Kings College | Regent University | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Virginia Beach, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | #878 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | regent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | Regent University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,522 | $18,080 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,522 | $18,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,648 | $7,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,869 | $17,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,352 | $11,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Kings College | Regent University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,216 | 6,989 | ||
| Admitted | 3,087 | 2,260 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 32.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 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 |
Kings College | Regent University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | Regent University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $256 |
Diversity |
Kings College | Regent University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Kings College | Regent University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Kings 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 Kings College based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 1,993 students)
Kings College vs. Regent University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or Regent University?
- King's College is 118.6% more expensive to attend than Regent University for in-state tuition ($39,522.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.6% higher at Kings College than Regent University ($39,522.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Regent University than Kings College ($17,341 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 104.2% lower than costs at King's College ($7,174 vs. $14,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than Regent University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 147.9% larger than aid received Regent University ($29,352 vs. $11,842)
Kings College vs. Regent University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or Regent University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regent University or Kings College .
- Accepted freshman Kings College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Regent University (3.34)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Regent University (32.3%)
Kings College vs. Regent University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings 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 Kings College.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than Regent University (63% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $8,500 more per year than Regent University graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $45,700)
- Regent University students graduate with a $2,188 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($24,812 vs. $27,000)
- Regent University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More Kings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regent University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/