Northcentral University (NCU) vs Regent

Northcentral University and Regent University, both accredited online institutions, offer distinct educational experiences. Northcentral University boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for students. Regent University, on the other hand, has a lower acceptance rate, indicating a more selective admissions process. In terms of popular majors, Northcentral University excels in business and management, while Regent University is known for its strong programs in psychology and theology. Additionally, Northcentral University has a larger student body, providing a diverse and vibrant campus community, while Regent University fosters a smaller, close-knit learning environment. As for graduation rates, Northcentral University has a slightly higher rate, suggesting a strong commitment to student success. To help you make an informed decision, we've compiled a comprehensive comparison table that delves into these aspects and more. Explore the table to discover which university aligns best with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Northcentral University	Regent University
Overview
Location	La Jolla, California	Virginia Beach, Virginia
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Non Traditional	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate		74.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	N/A	40.7%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	960 - 1230
ACT range	N/A	23 - 29
Students submitting SAT score		17.0%
Students submitting ACT score		5.0%
Total number of applicants		5,240
Total number of admissions given out		2,133
Admitted students who chose to enroll		438
Yield rate		20.5%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	Not required	N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price		$32,780
Average net price		$16,579
Tuition		$17,220
Room & board
Available payment plans		Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)		99.0% Average amount $13,174
Students receiving federal student loan		51.0% Average amount $5,820
Students taking out private loans		2.0% Average amount $11,138

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	158 Men 36.1% Women 63.9%	4,507 Men 37.7% Women 62.3%
Graduate students	12,490 Men 24.5% Women 75.5%	5,823 Men 34.2% Women 65.8%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	N/A	1.8%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	1,005
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Business Psychology Health Professions Computer and Information Science	Business Education Legal Profession Theology Psychology
Students to faculty ratio	1:1	21:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	N/A	62.0%
Dropout rate	N/A	14.0%
Transferred out	N/A	21.0%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $85,603 Year 2: $102,335 Year 3: $101,135 Psychology, General (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $69,049 Year 2: $86,867 Year 3: $87,655 Education, General (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $67,064 Year 2: $70,232 Year 3: $69,903 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $60,771 Year 3: $59,526 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $48,562 Year 2: $49,990 Year 3: $51,801 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $44,018 Year 2: $47,312 Year 3: $46,701 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $41,105 Year 2: $39,729 Year 3: $40,509 Psychology, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $43,592 Year 2: $44,542 Year 3: $38,601 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $36,926 Education, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $35,518 Year 3: N/A	Human Resources Management and Services (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $80,507 Year 2: $83,768 Year 3: $80,065 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $70,549 Year 2: $63,997 Year 3: $72,051 Human Resources Management and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,995 Year 2: $64,493 Year 3: $65,533 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $55,021 Year 2: $45,500 Year 3: $59,443 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $45,995 Year 2: $50,640 Year 3: $58,242 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $51,972 Year 3: $57,515 Communication and Media Studies (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $52,348 Year 2: $50,856 Year 3: $51,827 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,573 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $50,374 Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $47,508 Year 2: $50,677 Year 3: $49,965 Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $49,232 Year 2: $48,667 Year 3: $49,936

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