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Overview |
Regent University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Virginia Beach, VA | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,337 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #878 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | regent.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Regent University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,080 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,080 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,174 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,341 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,842 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 90% |
Admission |
Regent University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,989 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 2,260 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.3% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1250 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Regent University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,812 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $240 |
Diversity |
Regent University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 58% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Regent University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Regent University | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Regent University is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 3,785 students)
Regent University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Regent University or WVSU?
- Regent University is 122.6% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($18,080.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.9% higher at Regent University than West Virginia State University ($18,080.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Regent University ($11,684 vs. $17,341)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 70.3% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($7,174 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Regent University than West Virginia State University (92% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Regent University students is 24.9% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($11,842 vs. $9,482)
Regent University vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Regent University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Regent University .
- The average SAT score at Regent University (1051) is 124 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Regent University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Regent University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Regent University (32.3%)
Regent University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Regent University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Regent University.
- The graduation rate at Regent University is higher than West Virginia State University (33% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Regent University earn on average $13,000 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $1,562 lower median federal student loan debt than Regent University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,812)
- WVSU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Regent University graduates. ($240 vs. $256)
- More Regent University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/