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Liberty University Old Dominion VWC CNU Mason University of Lynchburg JMU William & Mary GCU VCU Howard UVA| Regent University | Southern Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Regent University | SVU | ||
| Location | Virginia Beach, VA | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,337 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #878 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | regent.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Regent University | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,080 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,080 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,174 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,341 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,842 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
Regent University | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,989 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 2,260 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.3% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1250 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Regent University | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Regent University | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,812 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $244 |
Diversity |
Regent University | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Regent University | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Regent University | SVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Regent University is larger than than SVU based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 1,053 students)
Regent University vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Regent University or SVU?
- Southern Virginia University is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Regent University for in-state tuition ($18,858.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at SVU than Regent University ($18,858.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Regent University than SVU ($17,341 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 27.5% lower than costs at Southern Virginia University ($7,174 vs. $9,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than Regent University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Regent University students is 44.6% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($11,842 vs. $8,188)
Regent University vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Regent University or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Regent University .
- The average SAT score at Regent University (1051) is 10 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming Regent University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman Regent University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Regent University (32.3%)
Regent University vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Regent University or SVU? 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 SVU and Regent University.
- The graduation rate at Regent University is higher than Southern Virginia University (33% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Regent University earn on average $5,100 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $1,158 lower median federal student loan debt than Regent University graduates. ($23,654 vs. $24,812)
- SVU graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Regent University graduates. ($244 vs. $256)
- More SVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regent University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/