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Overview |
Regent University | VCU | ||
| Location | Virginia Beach, VA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,337 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #878 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | regent.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Regent University | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,080 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,080 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,174 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,341 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,842 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 83% |
Admission |
Regent University | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,989 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 2,260 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.3% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1250 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Regent University | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Regent University | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,812 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $240 |
Diversity |
Regent University | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Regent University | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Regent University | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Regent University based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 10,337 students)
Regent University vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Regent University or VCU?
- Regent University is 45.1% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($18,080.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.5% higher at VCU than Regent University ($33,726.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Regent University than VCU ($17,341 vs. $21,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 71.2% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($7,174 vs. $12,279)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Regent University than Virginia Commonwealth University (92% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 6.3% larger than aid received Regent University ($12,583 vs. $11,842)
Regent University vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Regent University or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Regent University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 46 points higher than at Regent University (1051)
- Incoming VCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Regent University (23)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Regent University (3.34)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Regent University (32.3%)
Regent University vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Regent University or VCU? 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 VCU and Regent University.
- The graduation rate at VCU is higher than Regent University (53% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Regent University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $45,700)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $1,562 lower median federal student loan debt than Regent University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,812)
- VCU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Regent University graduates. ($240 vs. $256)
- More VCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regent University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/