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Overview |
TU | Regent University | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Virginia Beach, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #878 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | regent.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Regent University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $18,080 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $18,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $7,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $17,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $11,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 92% |
Admission |
TU | Regent University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 6,989 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 2,260 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 32.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1030/1250 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Regent University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Regent University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $24,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $256 |
Diversity |
TU | Regent University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
TU | Regent University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 67% | ||
Campus |
TU | Regent University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Regent University based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 10,337 students)
TU vs. Regent University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Regent University?
- Regent University is 149.8% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($18,080.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.5% higher at TU than Regent University ($23,240.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Regent University ($14,443 vs. $17,341)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 90.2% lower than costs at Towson University ($7,174 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Regent University than Towson University (92% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Regent University students is 3.7% larger than aid received Towson University ($11,842 vs. $11,415)
TU vs. Regent University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Regent University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regent University or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 30 points higher than at Regent University (1051)
- Incoming TU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Regent University (23)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Regent University (3.34)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Regent University (32.3%)
TU vs. Regent University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or Regent 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 Regent University and TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Regent University (64% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Regent University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $45,700)
- Towson University students graduate with a $7,062 lower median federal student loan debt than Regent University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $24,812)
- TU graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Regent University graduates. ($183 vs. $256)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regent University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/