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Overview |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | UH at Manoa | ||
| Location | Pomona, CA | Honolulu, HI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,503 | 19,074 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #550 | #271 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csupomona.edu | hawaii.edu | ||
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Costs |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | UH at Manoa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $11,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $33,336 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $14,053 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,480 | $13,639 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,040 | $7,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 74% |
Admission |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | UH at Manoa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 49,079 | 18,974 | ||
| Admitted | 27,179 | 13,807 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.4% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1070/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | UH at Manoa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | UH at Manoa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,400 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $193 |
Diversity |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | UH at Manoa | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 25% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | UH at Manoa | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 44% | ||
Campus |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | UH at Manoa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State Polytechnic University Pomona is larger than than UH at Manoa based on total student enrollment (27,503 students vs. 19,074 students)
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs. UH at Manoa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona or UH at Manoa?
- University of Hawaii at Manoa is 96.9% more expensive to attend than California State Polytechnic University-Pomona for in-state tuition ($11,304.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.2% higher at UH at Manoa than California State Polytechnic University Pomona ($33,336.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State Polytechnic University Pomona than UH at Manoa ($12,480 vs. $13,639)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Hawaii at Manoa are 16.2% lower than costs at California State Polytechnic University Pomona ($14,053 vs. $16,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Hawaii at Manoa than California State Polytechnic University Pomona (74% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State Polytechnic University Pomona students is 13.7% larger than aid received University of Hawaii at Manoa ($9,040 vs. $7,954)
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs. UH at Manoa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona or UH at Manoa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH at Manoa or California State Polytechnic University-Pomona .
- The average SAT score at University of Hawaii at Manoa (1067) is 1 points higher than at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (1066)
- Incoming California State Polytechnic University-Pomona students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UH at Manoa (23)
- Accepted freshman California State Polytechnic University-Pomona students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at UH at Manoa (3.67)
- UH at Manoa has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (55.4%)
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs. UH at Manoa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona or UH at Manoa? 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 UH at Manoa and California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.
- The graduation rate at UH at Manoa is higher than California State Polytechnic University Pomona (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from California State Polytechnic University Pomona earn on average $6,100 more per year than UH at Manoa graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $49,300)
- University of Hawaii at Manoa students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates. ($18,750 vs. $19,000)
- UH at Manoa graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates. ($193 vs. $196)
- More California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UH at Manoa students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/