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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Liberty University Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU| Regent University | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Regent University | JMU | ||
| Location | Virginia Beach, VA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,337 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #878 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | regent.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Regent University | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,080 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,080 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,174 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,341 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,842 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 33% |
Admission |
Regent University | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,989 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 2,260 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.3% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1250 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Regent University | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Regent University | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,812 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $216 |
Diversity |
Regent University | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Regent University | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Regent University | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than Regent University based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 10,337 students)
Regent University vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Regent University or JMU?
- Regent University is 135.3% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($18,080.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.9% higher at JMU than Regent University ($24,744.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Regent University than JMU ($17,341 vs. $18,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 67.8% lower than costs at James Madison University ($7,174 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Regent University than James Madison University (92% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Regent University students is 17.5% larger than aid received James Madison University ($11,842 vs. $10,081)
Regent University vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Regent University or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Regent University .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 83 points higher than at Regent University (1051)
- Incoming JMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Regent University (23)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Regent University (3.34)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Regent University (32.3%)
Regent University vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Regent University or JMU? 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 JMU and Regent University.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Regent University (81% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $14,600 more per year than Regent University graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $45,700)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $3,913 lower median federal student loan debt than Regent University graduates. ($20,899 vs. $24,812)
- JMU graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Regent University graduates. ($216 vs. $256)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regent University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/