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Overview |
Regent University | CNU | ||
| Location | Virginia Beach, VA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,337 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #878 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | regent.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Regent University | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,080 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,080 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,174 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,341 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,842 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 66% |
Admission |
Regent University | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,989 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 2,260 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.3% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1250 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Regent University | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Regent University | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,812 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $258 |
Diversity |
Regent University | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Regent University | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Regent University | CNU | ||
| 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 CNU based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 4,559 students)
Regent University vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Regent University or CNU?
- Regent University is 92.9% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($18,080.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.1% higher at CNU than Regent University ($22,613.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Regent University than CNU ($17,341 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 67.1% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($7,174 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Regent University than Christopher Newport University (92% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Regent University students is 47.6% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($11,842 vs. $8,022)
Regent University vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Regent University or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Regent University .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 104 points higher than at Regent University (1051)
- Incoming CNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Regent University (23)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Regent University (3.34)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Regent University (32.3%)
Regent University vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Regent University or CNU? 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 CNU and Regent University.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Regent University (63% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Regent University graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $45,700)
- Regent University students graduate with a $188 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($24,812 vs. $25,000)
- Regent University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($256 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regent University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/