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UHWO UH at Manoa UH at Hilo Millsaps Samford University Chaminade University of Honolulu Ole Miss BYUH UNH Jackson State University Palm Beach Atlantic Maui College| Hawaii Pacific University | Mississippi College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hawaii Pacific University | MC | ||
| Location | Honolulu, HI | Clinton, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,876 | 3,946 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #743 | #512 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hpu.edu | mc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hawaii Pacific University | MC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,440 | $19,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,440 | $19,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,278 | $11,818 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,501 | $20,874 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,788 | $16,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hawaii Pacific University | MC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,354 | 2,413 | ||
| Admitted | 11,631 | 965 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 1140/1260 | ||
| 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 | Sep 6, 2023 |
Academics |
Hawaii Pacific University | MC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hawaii Pacific University | MC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hawaii Pacific University | MC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 16% | 1% | ||
| % International | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Hawaii Pacific University | MC | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Hawaii Pacific University | MC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hawaii Pacific University is larger than than MC based on total student enrollment (4,876 students vs. 3,946 students)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. MC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hawaii Pacific University or MC?
- Hawaii Pacific University is 60% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($31,440.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60% higher at Hawaii Pacific University than Mississippi College ($31,440.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than Hawaii Pacific University ($20,874 vs. $30,501)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi College are 29.3% lower than costs at Hawaii Pacific University ($11,818 vs. $15,278)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hawaii Pacific University as Mississippi College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hawaii Pacific University students is 11.1% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($18,788 vs. $16,904)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. MC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hawaii Pacific University or MC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MC or Hawaii Pacific University .
- Accepted freshman Hawaii Pacific University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.56) as students at MC (3.56)
- Hawaii Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than MC (40%)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hawaii Pacific University or MC? 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 MC and Hawaii Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at MC is higher than Hawaii Pacific University (51% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Hawaii Pacific University earn on average $7,000 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $44,100)
- Hawaii Pacific University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Hawaii Pacific University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than MC graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Hawaii Pacific University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/