- Regent University is a private school while William & Mary (W & M) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Virginia.
- W & M has more expensive tuition of $49,412 than Regent University ($20,686).
- W & M has tighter acceptance rate of 35.92% than Regent University (78.30%).
- W & M has higher SAT scores of 1,460 than Regent University (1,150).
- Regent University is larger with 10,337 students than W & M (9,654 students).
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| #153 in National Universities #8 in Virginia | Rankings | #50 in National Universities #3 in Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Virginia Beach, VA | Location | Williamsburg, VA |
| Known as | W & M | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $20,686 | Undergraduate | $25,040 Virginia residents $49,412 out-of-state |
| $17,828 | Graduate | $17,422 Virginia residents $36,440 out-of-state |
| $7,906 | Financial Aid | $18,578 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 78.30% | Acceptance Rate | 35.92% |
| 31.11% | Yield | 28.57% |
| 1,150 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 1,460 SAT, 33 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,337 | Total Students | 9,654 |
| 4,541 | Undergraduate | 6,797 |
| 5,796 | Graduate | 2,857 |
| 8,451 | Online Enrollment | 1,042 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 54% | Graduation Rate | 90% |
| 22% | Transfer-out Rate | 5% |
| 70% | Retention Rate | 95% |
| $45,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $74,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,005) $4,864 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,755) $8,582 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 21 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 133 Full-time 50 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 694 Full-time 166 Part-time |
| 577 Full-time 83 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,383 Full-time 428 Part-time |
| $76,927 for Faculties $57,052 Part-time | Average Salary | $109,328 for Faculties $67,808 Part-time |