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Overview |
Regent University | RU | ||
| Location | Virginia Beach, VA | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,337 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #878 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | regent.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Regent University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,080 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,080 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,174 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,341 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,842 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 96% |
Admission |
Regent University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,989 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 2,260 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.3% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1250 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Regent University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,812 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $237 |
Diversity |
Regent University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Regent University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Regent University | RU | ||
| 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 RU based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 7,718 students)
Regent University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Regent University or RU?
- Regent University is 121.7% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($18,080.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at RU than Regent University ($20,246.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Regent University ($17,105 vs. $17,341)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 47.3% lower than costs at Radford University ($7,174 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Regent University (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Regent University students is 21.7% larger than aid received Radford University ($11,842 vs. $9,733)
Regent University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Regent University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Regent University .
- Accepted freshman Regent University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Regent University (32.3%)
Regent University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Regent University or RU? 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 RU and Regent University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Regent University (56% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Regent University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $45,700)
- Radford University students graduate with a $1,812 lower median federal student loan debt than Regent University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,812)
- RU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Regent University graduates. ($237 vs. $256)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regent University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/