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Overview |
Regent University | VSU | ||
| Location | Virginia Beach, VA | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,168 | 5,190 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #887 | #930 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | regent.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Regent University | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,986 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,986 | $17,038 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,658 | $12,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,314 | $16,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,193 | $12,300 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 92% |
Admission |
Regent University | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,261 | 10,577 | ||
| Admitted | 2,990 | 9,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.2% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 14/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 800/1050 | ||
| 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, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Regent University | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Regent University | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,812 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $305 |
Diversity |
Regent University | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 58% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Regent University | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Regent University | VSU | ||
| 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 VSU based on total student enrollment (10,168 students vs. 5,190 students)
Regent University vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Regent University or VSU?
- Regent University is 242.7% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($18,986.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at Regent University than Virginia State University ($18,986.00 vs. $17,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Regent University ($16,184 vs. $18,314)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 69.3% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($7,658 vs. $12,966)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia State University than Regent University (92% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 0.9% larger than aid received Regent University ($12,300 vs. $12,193)
Regent University vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Regent University or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Regent University .
- The average SAT score at Regent University (1051) is 194 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming Regent University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Regent University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Regent University (41.2%)
Regent University vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Regent University or VSU? 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 VSU and Regent University.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Regent University (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Regent University earn on average $9,000 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $36,700)
- Regent University students graduate with a $4,688 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($24,812 vs. $29,500)
- Regent University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($256 vs. $305)
- More Regent University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/