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Overview |
Regis | UNK | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Kearney, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,668 | 6,041 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #249 | #571 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | regis.edu | unk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Regis | UNK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,830 | $6,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,830 | $12,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,416 | $11,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,377 | $16,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,291 | $7,282 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Regis | UNK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 6,794 | ||
| Admitted | 4,222 | 5,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1000/1200 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Regis | UNK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Regis | UNK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,916 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $219 |
Diversity |
Regis | UNK | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Regis | UNK | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Regis | UNK | ||
| 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
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is larger than than Regis based on total student enrollment (6,041 students vs. 4,668 students)
Regis vs. UNK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Regis or UNK?
- Regis University is 556.4% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($40,830.00 vs. $6,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 239.2% higher at Regis than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($40,830.00 vs. $12,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Regis ($16,564 vs. $26,377)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nebraska at Kearney are 17.8% lower than costs at Regis University ($11,390 vs. $13,416)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Regis University as University of Nebraska at Kearney (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Regis University students is 261% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($26,291 vs. $7,282)
Regis vs. UNK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Regis or UNK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNK or Regis .
- The average SAT score at Regis University (1092) is 43 points higher than at UNK (1049)
- Incoming Regis students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNK (23)
- Accepted freshman Regis students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at UNK (3.24)
- UNK has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Regis (76.1%)
Regis vs. UNK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Regis or UNK? 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 UNK and Regis.
- The graduation rate at Regis is higher than University of Nebraska at Kearney (62% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Regis University earn on average $14,500 more per year than UNK graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $43,400)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney students graduate with a $1,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Regis graduates. ($21,250 vs. $22,916)
- UNK graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Regis graduates. ($219 vs. $236)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regis students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/