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Overview |
Regent University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Virginia Beach, VA | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,337 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #878 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | regent.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Regent University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,080 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,080 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,174 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,341 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,842 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 93% |
Admission |
Regent University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,989 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 2,260 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.3% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1250 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Regent University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,812 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $222 |
Diversity |
Regent University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Regent University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Regent University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Regent University is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 3,757 students)
Regent University vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Regent University or Mary Washington College?
- Regent University is 102.3% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($18,080.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43% higher at Mary Washington College than Regent University ($25,858.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Regent University than Mary Washington College ($17,341 vs. $21,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 68.5% lower than costs at University of Mary Washington ($7,174 vs. $12,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than Regent University (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Regent University students is 30.9% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($11,842 vs. $9,046)
Regent University vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Regent University or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Regent University .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 59 points higher than at Regent University (1051)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Regent University (23)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Regent University (3.34)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Regent University (32.3%)
Regent University vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Regent University or Mary Washington 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 Mary Washington College and Regent University.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Regent University (71% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $9,800 more per year than Regent University graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $45,700)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $3,312 lower median federal student loan debt than Regent University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,812)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Regent University graduates. ($222 vs. $256)
- More Mary Washington 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/