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Overview |
Meredith | Regent University | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Virginia Beach, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,576 | 10,168 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #344 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | regent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | Regent University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,816 | $18,986 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,816 | $18,986 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,920 | $7,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,405 | $18,314 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,095 | $12,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
Meredith | Regent University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,563 | 7,261 | ||
| Admitted | 1,167 | 2,990 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 41.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.8% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Meredith | Regent University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | Regent University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $256 |
Diversity |
Meredith | Regent University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Meredith | Regent University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | 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 Meredith based on total student enrollment (10,168 students vs. 1,576 students)
Meredith vs. Regent University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or Regent University?
- Meredith College is 130.8% more expensive to attend than Regent University for in-state tuition ($43,816.00 vs. $18,986.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.8% higher at Meredith than Regent University ($43,816.00 vs. $18,986.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Regent University than Meredith ($18,314 vs. $23,405)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 68.7% lower than costs at Meredith College ($7,658 vs. $12,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than Regent University (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 163.2% larger than aid received Regent University ($32,095 vs. $12,193)
Meredith vs. Regent University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or Regent University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regent University or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Regent University (1051) is 15 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming Meredith students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Regent University (23)
- Accepted freshman Meredith students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Regent University (3.34)
- Meredith has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Regent University (41.2%)
Meredith vs. Regent University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith 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 Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than Regent University (59% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Regent University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $40,000)
- Regent University students graduate with a $1,188 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($24,812 vs. $26,000)
- Regent University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($256 vs. $268)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regent University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/