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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Liberty University Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU| Regent University | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Regent University | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Virginia Beach, VA | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,337 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #878 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | regent.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Regent University | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,080 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,080 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,174 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,341 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,842 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 57% |
Admission |
Regent University | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,989 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 2,260 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.3% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1250 | 1240/1430 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Regent University | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Regent University | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,812 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $247 |
Diversity |
Regent University | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Regent University | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Regent University | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Regent University based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 10,337 students)
Regent University vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Regent University or Virginia Tech?
- Regent University is 49.4% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($18,080.00 vs. $12,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.6% higher at Virginia Tech than Regent University ($31,754.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Regent University than Virginia Tech ($17,341 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 76.7% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($7,174 vs. $12,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Regent University than Virginia Tech (92% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Regent University students is 54.8% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($11,842 vs. $7,649)
Regent University vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Regent University or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Regent University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 159 points higher than at Regent University (1051)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Regent University (3.34)
- Virginia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than Regent University (32.3%)
Regent University vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Regent University or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and Regent University.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Regent University (82% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $19,300 more per year than Regent University graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $45,700)
- Virginia Tech students graduate with a $846 lower median federal student loan debt than Regent University graduates. ($23,966 vs. $24,812)
- Virginia Tech graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Regent University graduates. ($247 vs. $256)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regent University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/