Regis vs. UW

Comparable Facts

Compare Regis University in Denver, CO with University of Wyoming in Laramie, WY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Wyoming is larger than Regis based on total student enrollment (10,813 students vs. 4,605 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Regis University is located in Denver, CO (Large City setting); University of Wyoming is in Laramie, WY (Remote Town setting).
• Regis University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Wyoming is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Regis University 11:1; University of Wyoming 13:1.

Regis vs. UW Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Regis or UW? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wyoming than Regis ($14,872 vs. $21,618).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wyoming are 13% lower than at Regis University ($13,710 vs. $15,762).
• Regis University is 496.5% more expensive for in-state tuition than UW (about $38,572 more per year; $46,340.00 vs. $7,768.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 91.7% higher at Regis than at University of Wyoming (about $22,162 more per year; $46,340.00 vs. $24,178.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Regis University than at University of Wyoming (98% vs. 90%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Regis University students is 234.1% larger than aid received by University of Wyoming students ($34,122 vs. $10,212).

Regis vs. UW Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Regis or UW? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between UW and Regis.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Wyoming (1140) is 20 points higher than at Regis (1120).
• Incoming UW students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (24 vs. 23 at Regis).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Regis University 1020/1220; University of Wyoming 1040/1240.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Regis University 20/27; University of Wyoming 21/28.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Regis - Test optional; UW - Test-free.
• Typical fall application deadline: Regis Aug 1, 2027; UW Aug 10, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Regis students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at UW (3.53).
• UW has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Regis (86.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 11.8% at Regis vs. 23.8% at UW.

Regis vs. UW Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Regis and UW? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Regis University's six-year graduation rate (62%) is higher than University of Wyoming's (53%).
• Graduates from Regis University earn a median of about $6,500 more per year than UW graduates about ten years after starting college ($57,900 vs. $51,400), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Wyoming graduates have a $4,416 lower median loan debt than Regis graduates ($18,500 vs. $22,916).
• Among borrowers, UW graduates have an estimated $45 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Regis graduates ($191 vs. $236).
• More UW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regis students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 58%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.