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KSU GS Georgia Georgia Tech Hawaii Pacific University UH at Hilo UHWO Mercer Chaminade University of Honolulu Georgia Gwinnett College UNC Charlotte University of South Florida St. Petersburg| Georgia State University | University of Hawaii at Manoa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia State | UH at Manoa | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Honolulu, HI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,516 | 19,074 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #762 | #271 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | hawaii.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | UH at Manoa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $11,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $33,336 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,816 | $14,053 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,589 | $13,639 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,563 | $7,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 74% |
Admission |
Georgia State | UH at Manoa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,050 | 18,974 | ||
| Admitted | 17,396 | 13,807 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia State | UH at Manoa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | UH at Manoa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $193 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | UH at Manoa | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 25% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia State | UH at Manoa | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | 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
- Georgia State University is larger than than UH at Manoa based on total student enrollment (36,516 students vs. 19,074 students)
Georgia State vs. UH at Manoa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or UH at Manoa?
- University of Hawaii at Manoa is 57.9% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($11,304.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.9% higher at UH at Manoa than Georgia State University ($33,336.00 vs. $22,389.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Hawaii at Manoa than Georgia State ($13,639 vs. $17,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia State University are 1.7% lower than costs at University of Hawaii at Manoa ($13,816 vs. $14,053)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia State University than University of Hawaii at Manoa (94% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia State University students is 45.4% larger than aid received University of Hawaii at Manoa ($11,563 vs. $7,954)
Georgia State vs. UH at Manoa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State 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 Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at University of Hawaii at Manoa (1067) is 11 points higher than at Georgia State (1056)
- Incoming Georgia State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UH at Manoa (23)
- Accepted freshman UH at Manoa students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Georgia State (3.54)
- UH at Manoa has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than Georgia State (66.8%)
Georgia State vs. UH at Manoa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State 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 Georgia State.
- The graduation rate at UH at Manoa is higher than Georgia State University (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Hawaii at Manoa earn on average $3,100 more per year than Georgia State graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $46,200)
- University of Hawaii at Manoa students graduate with a $4,949 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia State graduates. ($18,750 vs. $23,699)
- UH at Manoa graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia State graduates. ($193 vs. $245)
- More UH at Manoa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/