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Overview |
Winthrop University | Regent University | ||
| Location | Rock Hill, SC | Virginia Beach, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,712 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | #878 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | winthrop.edu | regent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Winthrop University | Regent University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,306 | $18,080 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,636 | $18,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,488 | $7,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,008 | $17,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,961 | $11,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 92% |
Admission |
Winthrop University | Regent University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 6,989 | ||
| Admitted | 3,557 | 2,260 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 32.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1195 | 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Winthrop University | Regent University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $256 |
Diversity |
Winthrop University | Regent University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Winthrop University | Regent University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Winthrop University | Regent University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Regent University is larger than than Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 4,712 students)
Winthrop University vs. Regent University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Winthrop University or Regent University?
- Regent University is 18.1% more expensive to attend than Winthrop University for in-state tuition ($18,080.00 vs. $15,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.9% higher at Winthrop University than Regent University ($29,636.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than Regent University ($17,008 vs. $17,341)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 46.2% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($7,174 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than Regent University (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 9.4% larger than aid received Regent University ($12,961 vs. $11,842)
Winthrop University vs. Regent University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Winthrop University or Regent University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regent University or Winthrop University .
- The average SAT score at Regent University (1051) is 7 points higher than at Winthrop University (1044)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Regent University (23)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Regent University (3.34)
- Winthrop University has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than Regent University (32.3%)
Winthrop University vs. Regent University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Winthrop University 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 Winthrop University.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Regent University (58% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Regent University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $39,500)
- Regent University students graduate with a $2,188 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($24,812 vs. $27,000)
- Regent University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More Winthrop University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regent University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/