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Liberty University RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College| Regent University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Regent University | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Virginia Beach, VA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,337 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #878 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | regent.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Regent University | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,080 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,080 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,174 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,341 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,842 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 95% |
Admission |
Regent University | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,989 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 2,260 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.3% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1250 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Regent University | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Regent University | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,812 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $258 |
Diversity |
Regent University | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Regent University | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Regent University | Longwood University | ||
| 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 Longwood University based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 4,358 students)
Regent University vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Regent University or Longwood University?
- Regent University is 106.6% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($18,080.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at Longwood University than Regent University ($21,690.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Regent University than Longwood University ($17,341 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 99.6% lower than costs at Longwood University ($7,174 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Regent University (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Regent University students is 14.6% larger than aid received Longwood University ($11,842 vs. $10,332)
Regent University vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Regent University or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Regent University .
- The average SAT score at Regent University (1051) is 66 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Regent University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Regent University (3.34)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Regent University (32.3%)
Regent University vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Regent University or Longwood 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 Longwood University and Regent University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Regent University (60% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Regent University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $43,200)
- Regent University students graduate with a $188 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($24,812 vs. $25,000)
- Regent University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($256 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regent University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/