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Overview |
LHU | Regent University | ||
| Location | Lock Haven, PA | Virginia Beach, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,920 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1035 | #878 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lhup.edu | regent.edu | ||
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Costs |
LHU | Regent University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $18,080 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,290 | $18,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,350 | $7,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $17,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 92% |
Admission |
LHU | Regent University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,989 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,260 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1030/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
LHU | Regent University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LHU | Regent University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $256 |
Diversity |
LHU | Regent University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
LHU | Regent University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 67% | ||
Campus |
LHU | Regent University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Regent University is larger than than LHU based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 2,920 students)
LHU vs. Regent University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LHU or Regent University?
- Regent University is 134.3% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($18,080.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Regent University than Lock Haven University ($18,080.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 44.3% lower than costs at Lock Haven University ($7,174 vs. $10,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Regent University than Lock Haven University (92% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Regent University students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($11,842 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, LHU or Regent University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regent University or LHU .
- The average SAT score at Regent University (1051) is 103 points higher than at LHU (948)
- Incoming Regent University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at LHU (20)
- Accepted freshman LHU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Regent University (3.34)
LHU vs. Regent University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LHU 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 LHU.
- The graduation rate at LHU is higher than Regent University (46% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Regent University earn on average $3,600 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $42,100)
- Regent University students graduate with a $2,188 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($24,812 vs. $27,000)
- Regent University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regent University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/