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Overview |
Howard | Regent University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Virginia Beach, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #878 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | regent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Regent University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $18,080 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $18,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $7,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $17,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $11,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Howard | Regent University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 6,989 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 2,260 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 32.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Howard | Regent University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Regent University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $256 |
Diversity |
Howard | Regent University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Howard | Regent University | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Regent University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Regent University based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 10,337 students)
Howard vs. Regent University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Regent University?
- Howard University is 69.2% more expensive to attend than Regent University for in-state tuition ($30,584.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.2% higher at Howard than Regent University ($30,584.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Regent University than Howard ($17,341 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 121.4% lower than costs at Howard University ($7,174 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Regent University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 69.4% larger than aid received Regent University ($20,063 vs. $11,842)
Howard vs. Regent University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Regent University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regent University or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 54 points higher than at Regent University (1051)
- Incoming Howard students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Regent University (23)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Regent University (3.34)
- Howard has a higher acceptance rate (53.4%) than Regent University (32.3%)
Howard vs. Regent University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Regent University (63% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Regent University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $45,700)
- Regent University students graduate with a $2,188 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($24,812 vs. $27,000)
- Regent University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More Regent University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/