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Liberty University UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate| Wake Forest University | Regent University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Regent University | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Virginia Beach, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #878 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | regent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Regent University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $18,080 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $18,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $7,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $17,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $11,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 92% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Regent University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 6,989 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 2,260 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 32.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Jan 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | Regent University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Regent University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $256 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Regent University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Regent University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | 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 Wake Forest based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 8,963 students)
Wake Forest vs. Regent University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Regent University?
- Wake Forest University is 237.5% more expensive to attend than Regent University for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- Out of state tuition is 237.5% higher at Wake Forest than Regent University ($61,012.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Regent University than Wake Forest ($17,341 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 132.1% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($7,174 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Regent University than Wake Forest University (92% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 358% larger than aid received Regent University ($54,233 vs. $11,842)
Wake Forest vs. Regent University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Regent University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regent University or Wake Forest .
- Regent University has a higher acceptance rate (32.3%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Regent University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Regent University (88% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $31,500 more per year than Regent University graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $45,700)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $1,812 lower median federal student loan debt than Regent University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,812)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Regent University graduates. ($237 vs. $256)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regent University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/