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Liberty University Old Dominion VWC LHU CNU Mason University of Lynchburg JMU William & Mary Temple GCU VCU| Regent University | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Regent University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Virginia Beach, VA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,337 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #878 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | regent.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Regent University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,080 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,080 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,174 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,341 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,842 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 69% |
Admission |
Regent University | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,989 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,260 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Regent University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Regent University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,812 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $222 |
Diversity |
Regent University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Regent University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Regent University | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Regent University is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 4,241 students)
Regent University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Regent University or Penn College?
- Regent University is 17% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($18,080.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.3% higher at Penn College than Regent University ($23,190.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Regent University than Penn College ($17,341 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 69.1% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($7,174 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Regent University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (92% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Regent University students is 63.2% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($11,842 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Regent University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Regent University .
- Accepted freshman Regent University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Regent University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Regent University or Penn College? 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 Penn College and Regent University.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Regent University (42% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Regent University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $3,312 lower median federal student loan debt than Regent University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,812)
- Penn College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Regent University graduates. ($222 vs. $256)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regent University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/