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Overview |
Pacific | Regent University | ||
| Location | Forest Grove, OR | Virginia Beach, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,559 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #354 | #878 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificu.edu | regent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific | Regent University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,884 | $18,080 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,884 | $18,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,408 | $7,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $17,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,340 | $11,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Pacific | Regent University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,759 | 6,989 | ||
| Admitted | 2,546 | 2,260 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 32.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1350 | 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 25, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Pacific | Regent University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific | Regent University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,156 | $24,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $256 |
Diversity |
Pacific | Regent University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Pacific | Regent University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Pacific | Regent University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Regent University is larger than than Pacific based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 3,559 students)
Pacific vs. Regent University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific or Regent University?
- Pacific University is 181.4% more expensive to attend than Regent University for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- Out of state tuition is 181.4% higher at Pacific than Regent University ($50,884.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Regent University than Pacific ($17,341 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 100.8% lower than costs at Pacific University ($7,174 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific University than Regent University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 181.5% larger than aid received Regent University ($33,340 vs. $11,842)
Pacific vs. Regent University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific or Regent University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regent University or Pacific .
- The average SAT score at Pacific University (1090) is 39 points higher than at Regent University (1051)
- Incoming Pacific students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Regent University (23)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Regent University (3.34)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Regent University (32.3%)
Pacific vs. Regent University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific 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 Pacific.
- The graduation rate at Pacific is higher than Regent University (61% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Pacific University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Regent University graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $45,700)
- Regent University students graduate with a $1,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($24,812 vs. $26,156)
- Regent University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($256 vs. $270)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regent University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/