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Overview |
Regis | Fort Hays State University | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Hays, KS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,668 | 12,949 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #249 | #862 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | regis.edu | fhsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Regis | Fort Hays State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,830 | $4,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,830 | $14,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,416 | $8,481 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,377 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,291 | $5,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Regis | Fort Hays State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 1,828 | ||
| Admitted | 4,222 | 1,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 51.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 940/1190 | ||
| 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 |
Regis | Fort Hays State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Regis | Fort Hays State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,916 | $20,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $214 |
Diversity |
Regis | Fort Hays State University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 29% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Regis | Fort Hays State University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Regis | Fort Hays State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fort Hays State University is larger than than Regis based on total student enrollment (12,949 students vs. 4,668 students)
Regis vs. Fort Hays State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Regis or Fort Hays State University?
- Regis University is 886.2% more expensive to attend than Fort Hays State University for in-state tuition ($40,830.00 vs. $4,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180% higher at Regis than Fort Hays State University ($40,830.00 vs. $14,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Hays State University than Regis ($13,322 vs. $26,377)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fort Hays State University are 58.2% lower than costs at Regis University ($8,481 vs. $13,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Regis University than Fort Hays State University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Regis University students is 388% larger than aid received Fort Hays State University ($26,291 vs. $5,387)
Regis vs. Fort Hays State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Regis or Fort Hays State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fort Hays State University or Regis .
- Accepted freshman Regis students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Fort Hays State University (3.45)
- Fort Hays State University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Regis (76.1%)
Regis vs. Fort Hays State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Regis or Fort Hays State University? 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 Fort Hays State University and Regis.
- The graduation rate at Regis is higher than Fort Hays State University (62% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Regis University earn on average $16,500 more per year than Fort Hays State University graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $41,400)
- Fort Hays State University students graduate with a $2,198 lower median federal student loan debt than Regis graduates. ($20,718 vs. $22,916)
- Fort Hays State University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Regis graduates. ($214 vs. $236)
- More Fort Hays State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regis students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/