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Overview |
Wagner College | Regent University | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Virginia Beach, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,949 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #878 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wagner.edu | regent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wagner College | Regent University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,460 | $18,080 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,460 | $18,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,280 | $7,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,710 | $17,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,485 | $11,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Wagner College | Regent University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 6,989 | ||
| Admitted | 1,813 | 2,260 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 32.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wagner College | Regent University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wagner College | Regent University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,100 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,379 | $24,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $256 |
Diversity |
Wagner College | Regent University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Wagner College | Regent University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Wagner College | Regent University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Regent University is larger than than Wagner College based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 1,949 students)
Wagner College vs. Regent University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or Regent University?
- Wagner College is 173.6% more expensive to attend than Regent University for in-state tuition ($49,460.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173.6% higher at Wagner College than Regent University ($49,460.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Regent University than Wagner College ($17,341 vs. $29,710)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 113% lower than costs at Wagner College ($7,174 vs. $15,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than Regent University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 191.2% larger than aid received Regent University ($34,485 vs. $11,842)
Wagner College vs. Regent University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wagner College or Regent University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regent University or Wagner College .
- Accepted freshman Wagner College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Regent University (3.34)
- Wagner College has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than Regent University (32.3%)
Wagner College vs. Regent University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wagner College 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 Wagner College.
- The graduation rate at Wagner College is higher than Regent University (67% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $18,400 more per year than Regent University graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $45,700)
- Regent University students graduate with a $1,567 lower median federal student loan debt than Wagner College graduates. ($24,812 vs. $26,379)
- Regent University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Wagner College graduates. ($256 vs. $272)
- More Wagner College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regent University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/