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Liberty University Old Dominion VWC CNU Mason University of Lynchburg JMU William & Mary GCU VCU Howard Eastern University| United States Merchant Marine Academy | Regent University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USMMA | Regent University | ||
| Location | Kings Point, NY | Virginia Beach, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #878 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usmma.edu | regent.edu | ||
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Costs |
USMMA | Regent University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $18,080 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $18,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $7,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,891 | $17,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,489 | $11,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 11% | 92% |
Admission |
USMMA | Regent University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,532 | 6,989 | ||
| Admitted | 419 | 2,260 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.3% | 32.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 60.4% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1030/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
USMMA | Regent University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USMMA | Regent University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $92,400 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $24,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $256 |
Diversity |
USMMA | Regent University | ||
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| % Men | 80% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
USMMA | Regent University | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 67% | ||
Campus |
USMMA | Regent University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Regent University is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 943 students)
USMMA vs. Regent University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USMMA or Regent University?
- Regent University is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($18,080.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Regent University than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($18,080.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Regent University ($4,891 vs. $17,341)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Regent University than United States Merchant Marine Academy (92% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Regent University students is 163.8% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($11,842 vs. $4,489)
USMMA vs. Regent University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USMMA or Regent University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regent University or USMMA .
- The average SAT score at United States Merchant Marine Academy (1220) is 169 points higher than at Regent University (1051)
- Accepted freshman USMMA students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Regent University (3.34)
- Regent University has a higher acceptance rate (32.3%) than USMMA (27.3%)
USMMA vs. Regent University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USMMA 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 USMMA.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $46,700 more per year than Regent University graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $45,700)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $18,312 lower median federal student loan debt than Regent University graduates. ($6,500 vs. $24,812)
- USMMA graduates are paying $189 less per month on federal student loans than Regent University graduates. ($67 vs. $256)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/