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Liberty University Old Dominion F&M VWC CNU Mason Dickinson College University of Lynchburg JMU William & Mary Temple GCU| Washington & Jefferson College | Regent University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
W&J | Regent University | ||
| Location | Washington, PA | Virginia Beach, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | #878 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washjeff.edu | regent.edu | ||
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Costs |
W&J | Regent University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,612 | $18,080 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,612 | $18,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,524 | $7,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,636 | $17,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,963 | $11,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
W&J | Regent University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,414 | 6,989 | ||
| Admitted | 3,007 | 2,260 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1% | 32.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
W&J | Regent University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
W&J | Regent University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $256 |
Diversity |
W&J | Regent University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
W&J | Regent University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 67% | ||
Campus |
W&J | Regent University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Regent University is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 1,151 students)
W&J vs. Regent University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, W&J or Regent University?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 174.4% more expensive to attend than Regent University for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.4% higher at W&J than Regent University ($49,612.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Regent University than W&J ($17,341 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 88.5% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($7,174 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Regent University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 229% larger than aid received Regent University ($38,963 vs. $11,842)
W&J vs. Regent University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, W&J or Regent University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regent University or W&J .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Regent University (3.34)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Regent University (32.3%)
W&J vs. Regent University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, W&J 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 W&J.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Regent University (74% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $11,200 more per year than Regent University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $45,700)
- Regent University students graduate with a $2,188 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($24,812 vs. $27,000)
- Regent University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regent University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/