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Liberty University Old Dominion Millsaps Samford University VWC CNU Mason Ole Miss University of Lynchburg JMU William & Mary GCU| Mississippi College | Regent University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MC | Regent University | ||
| Location | Clinton, MS | Virginia Beach, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,946 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #512 | #878 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mc.edu | regent.edu | ||
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Costs |
MC | Regent University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,656 | $18,080 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,656 | $18,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,818 | $7,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,874 | $17,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,904 | $11,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
MC | Regent University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,413 | 6,989 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 2,260 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 32.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1260 | 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 |
MC | Regent University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MC | Regent University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $256 |
Diversity |
MC | Regent University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
MC | Regent University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 67% | ||
Campus |
MC | 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 MC based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 3,946 students)
MC vs. Regent University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MC or Regent University?
- Mississippi College is 8.7% more expensive to attend than Regent University for in-state tuition ($19,656.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at MC than Regent University ($19,656.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Regent University than MC ($17,341 vs. $20,874)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 64.7% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($7,174 vs. $11,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College than Regent University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi College students is 42.7% larger than aid received Regent University ($16,904 vs. $11,842)
MC vs. Regent University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MC or Regent University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regent University or MC .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 55 points higher than at Regent University (1051)
- Incoming MC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Regent University (23)
- Accepted freshman MC students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Regent University (3.34)
- MC has a higher acceptance rate (40%) than Regent University (32.3%)
MC vs. Regent University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MC 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 MC.
- The graduation rate at MC is higher than Regent University (51% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Regent University earn on average $1,600 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $44,100)
- Regent University students graduate with a $188 lower median federal student loan debt than MC graduates. ($24,812 vs. $25,000)
- Regent University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than MC graduates. ($256 vs. $258)
- More MC 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/