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Overview |
ECSU | Regent University | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Virginia Beach, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | #878 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | regent.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Regent University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $18,080 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $18,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $7,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | $17,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $11,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 92% |
Admission |
ECSU | Regent University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,927 | 6,989 | ||
| Admitted | 2,912 | 2,260 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 32.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | 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 | Jun 30, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ECSU | Regent University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Regent University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $24,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $256 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Regent University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
ECSU | Regent University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 67% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | 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 ECSU based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 2,149 students)
ECSU vs. Regent University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Regent University?
- Regent University is 1,708% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($18,080.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 261.6% higher at Regent University than Elizabeth City State University ($18,080.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Regent University ($4,120 vs. $17,341)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 21.6% lower than costs at Elizabeth City State University ($7,174 vs. $8,727)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Elizabeth City State University as Regent University (92% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Regent University students is 33.4% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($11,842 vs. $8,877)
ECSU vs. Regent University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Regent University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regent University or ECSU .
- The average SAT score at Regent University (1051) is 207 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Incoming Regent University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at ECSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Regent University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at ECSU (3.16)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Regent University (32.3%)
ECSU vs. Regent University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Regent University (44% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Regent University earn on average $15,000 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $30,700)
- Regent University students graduate with a $1,313 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($24,812 vs. $26,125)
- Regent University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($256 vs. $270)
- More Regent University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/