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Overview |
Regent University | VMI | ||
| Location | Virginia Beach, VA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 10,337 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #878 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | regent.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Regent University | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,080 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,080 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,174 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,341 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,842 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 69% |
Admission |
Regent University | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,989 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 2,260 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.3% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1250 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Regent University | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Regent University | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,812 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $258 |
Diversity |
Regent University | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Regent University | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Regent University | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 VMI based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 1,512 students)
Regent University vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Regent University or VMI?
- Regent University is 84.8% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($18,080.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119% higher at VMI than Regent University ($39,590.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Regent University than VMI ($17,341 vs. $18,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 48.8% lower than costs at Virginia Military Institute ($7,174 vs. $10,674)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Regent University than Virginia Military Institute (92% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 61.4% larger than aid received Regent University ($19,111 vs. $11,842)
Regent University vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Regent University or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Regent University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 88 points higher than at Regent University (1051)
- Incoming VMI students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Regent University (23)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Regent University (3.34)
- VMI has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than Regent University (32.3%)
Regent University vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Regent University or VMI? 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 VMI and Regent University.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Regent University (69% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $16,400 more per year than Regent University graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $45,700)
- Regent University students graduate with a $188 lower median federal student loan debt than VMI graduates. ($24,812 vs. $25,000)
- Regent University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than VMI graduates. ($256 vs. $258)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regent University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/