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Overview |
Regent University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Location | Virginia Beach, VA | Mount Hope, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,168 | 218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #887 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | regent.edu | abc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Regent University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,986 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,986 | $16,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,658 | $9,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,314 | $18,749 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,193 | $10,734 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Regent University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,261 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 2,990 | 69 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.2% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 76.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 1028/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Regent University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Regent University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,812 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $139 |
Diversity |
Regent University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 97% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Regent University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Regent University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Regent University is larger than than Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (10,168 students vs. 218 students)
Regent University vs. Appalachian Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Regent University or Appalachian Bible College?
- Regent University is 16.6% more expensive to attend than Appalachian Bible College for in-state tuition ($18,986.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at Regent University than Appalachian Bible College ($18,986.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Regent University than Appalachian Bible College ($18,314 vs. $18,749)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 19.6% lower than costs at Appalachian Bible College ($7,658 vs. $9,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Appalachian Bible College than Regent University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Regent University students is 13.6% larger than aid received Appalachian Bible College ($12,193 vs. $10,734)
Regent University vs. Appalachian Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Regent University or Appalachian Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Appalachian Bible College or Regent University .
- The average SAT score at Regent University (1051) is 39 points higher than at Appalachian Bible College (1012)
- Incoming Regent University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Appalachian Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Regent University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Appalachian Bible College (3.32)
- Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Regent University (41.2%)
Regent University vs. Appalachian Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Regent University or Appalachian Bible College? 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 Appalachian Bible College and Regent University.
- The graduation rate at Regent University is the same as at Appalachian Bible College (33% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Regent University earn on average $13,600 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $32,100)
- Appalachian Bible College students graduate with a $11,312 lower median federal student loan debt than Regent University graduates. ($13,500 vs. $24,812)
- Appalachian Bible College graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than Regent University graduates. ($139 vs. $256)
- More Appalachian Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regent University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/