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Overview |
Widener University-Main Campus | Regent University | ||
| Location | Chester, PA | Virginia Beach, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,416 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #364 | #878 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | widener.edu | regent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Widener University-Main Campus | Regent University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,624 | $18,080 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,624 | $18,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,200 | $7,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,185 | $17,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,412 | $11,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 92% |
Admission |
Widener University-Main Campus | Regent University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,961 | 6,989 | ||
| Admitted | 5,227 | 2,260 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 32.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1290 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Widener University-Main Campus | Regent University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Widener University-Main Campus | Regent University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $256 |
Diversity |
Widener University-Main Campus | Regent University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Widener University-Main Campus | Regent University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Widener University-Main Campus | 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 Widener University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 5,416 students)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. Regent University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Widener University-Main Campus or Regent University?
- Widener University Main Campus is 180% more expensive to attend than Regent University for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Regent University ($50,624.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Regent University than Widener University-Main Campus ($17,341 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 111.9% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($7,174 vs. $15,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Widener University Main Campus than Regent University (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 173.7% larger than aid received Regent University ($32,412 vs. $11,842)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. Regent University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Widener University-Main Campus or Regent University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regent University or Widener University-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Regent University (1051) is 19 points higher than at Widener University-Main Campus (1032)
- Incoming Widener University-Main Campus students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Regent University (23)
- Accepted freshman Widener University-Main Campus students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Regent University (3.34)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Regent University (32.3%)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. Regent University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Widener University-Main Campus 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 Widener University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Widener University-Main Campus is higher than Regent University (54% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $13,800 more per year than Regent University graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $45,700)
- Regent University students graduate with a $2,188 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($24,812 vs. $27,000)
- Regent University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More Widener University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regent University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/