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Overview |
Niagara University | Regent University | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Virginia Beach, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #878 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | regent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | Regent University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $18,080 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $18,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $7,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $17,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $11,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Niagara University | Regent University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 6,989 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 2,260 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 32.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 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 30, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Niagara University | Regent University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | Regent University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $256 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | Regent University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Niagara University | Regent University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | 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 Niagara University based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 3,858 students)
Niagara University vs. Regent University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or Regent University?
- Niagara University is 95.8% more expensive to attend than Regent University for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.8% higher at Niagara University than Regent University ($35,400.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Regent University than Niagara University ($17,341 vs. $18,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 77% lower than costs at Niagara University ($7,174 vs. $12,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than Regent University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 152.5% larger than aid received Regent University ($29,898 vs. $11,842)
Niagara University vs. Regent University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or Regent University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regent University or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at Regent University (1051) is 14 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Incoming Niagara University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Regent University (23)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Regent University (3.34)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Regent University (32.3%)
Niagara University vs. Regent University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University 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 Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Regent University (65% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Regent University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $43,100)
- Regent University students graduate with a $188 lower median federal student loan debt than Niagara University graduates. ($24,812 vs. $25,000)
- Regent University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Niagara University graduates. ($256 vs. $258)
- More Niagara University 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/