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Overview |
Wilkes | Regent University | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Virginia Beach, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,207 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #478 | #878 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilkes.edu | regent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilkes | Regent University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,134 | $18,080 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,134 | $18,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,850 | $7,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,918 | $17,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,441 | $11,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 92% |
Admission |
Wilkes | Regent University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,798 | 6,989 | ||
| Admitted | 4,517 | 2,260 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 32.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 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 |
Wilkes | Regent University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilkes | Regent University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $256 |
Diversity |
Wilkes | Regent University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Wilkes | Regent University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Wilkes | 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 Wilkes based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 5,207 students)
Wilkes vs. Regent University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilkes or Regent University?
- Wilkes University is 116.4% more expensive to attend than Regent University for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.4% higher at Wilkes than Regent University ($39,134.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Regent University than Wilkes ($17,341 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 120.9% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($7,174 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilkes University than Regent University (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 148.6% larger than aid received Regent University ($29,441 vs. $11,842)
Wilkes vs. Regent University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilkes or Regent University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regent University or Wilkes .
- The average SAT score at Wilkes University (1053) is 2 points higher than at Regent University (1051)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Regent University (3.34)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Regent University (32.3%)
Wilkes vs. Regent University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilkes 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 Wilkes.
- The graduation rate at Wilkes is higher than Regent University (58% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $12,500 more per year than Regent University graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $45,700)
- Regent University students graduate with a $1,188 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($24,812 vs. $26,000)
- Regent University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($256 vs. $268)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regent University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/