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Overview |
Hawaii Pacific University | GWU | ||
| Location | Honolulu, HI | Boiling Springs, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,876 | 3,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #743 | #639 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hpu.edu | gardner-webb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hawaii Pacific University | GWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,440 | $31,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,440 | $31,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,278 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,501 | $22,339 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,788 | $24,130 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hawaii Pacific University | GWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,354 | 5,728 | ||
| Admitted | 11,631 | 4,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | GWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hawaii Pacific University | GWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hawaii Pacific University | GWU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 16% | 0% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 10% |
Students |
Hawaii Pacific University | GWU | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Hawaii Pacific University | GWU | ||
| 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 GWU based on total student enrollment (4,876 students vs. 3,144 students)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. GWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hawaii Pacific University or GWU?
- Hawaii Pacific University is 0.7% more expensive to attend than GWU for in-state tuition ($31,440.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Hawaii Pacific University than Gardner Webb University ($31,440.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gardner Webb University than Hawaii Pacific University ($22,339 vs. $30,501)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 41.9% lower than costs at Hawaii Pacific University ($10,770 vs. $15,278)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hawaii Pacific University as Gardner Webb University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 28.4% larger than aid received Hawaii Pacific University ($24,130 vs. $18,788)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. GWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hawaii Pacific University or GWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GWU or Hawaii Pacific University .
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Hawaii Pacific University (3.56)
- Hawaii Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than GWU (74.9%)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. GWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hawaii Pacific University or GWU? 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 GWU and Hawaii Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than Hawaii Pacific University (55% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Hawaii Pacific University earn on average $10,600 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $40,500)
- Hawaii Pacific University students graduate with a $2,469 lower median federal student loan debt than GWU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,969)
- Hawaii Pacific University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than GWU graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Hawaii Pacific University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/