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UHWO UH at Manoa Temple UH at Hilo CHC WCU Chaminade University of Honolulu Immaculata University Saint Joseph's University Alvernia University Penn State Abington Loyola University Maryland| Hawaii Pacific University | La Salle University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hawaii Pacific University | La Salle University | ||
| Location | Honolulu, HI | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,876 | 4,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #743 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hpu.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hawaii Pacific University | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,440 | $32,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,440 | $32,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,278 | $14,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,501 | $17,552 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,788 | $29,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hawaii Pacific University | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,354 | 5,214 | ||
| Admitted | 11,631 | 4,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 1050/1268 | ||
| 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 | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hawaii Pacific University | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hawaii Pacific University | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 16% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Hawaii Pacific University | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Hawaii Pacific University | La Salle University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hawaii Pacific University is larger than than La Salle University based on total student enrollment (4,876 students vs. 4,049 students)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hawaii Pacific University or La Salle University?
- La Salle University is 3.8% more expensive to attend than Hawaii Pacific University for in-state tuition ($32,640.00 vs. $31,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at La Salle University than Hawaii Pacific University ($32,640.00 vs. $31,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than Hawaii Pacific University ($17,552 vs. $30,501)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Salle University are 5% lower than costs at Hawaii Pacific University ($14,550 vs. $15,278)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hawaii Pacific University as La Salle University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 54.5% larger than aid received Hawaii Pacific University ($29,025 vs. $18,788)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hawaii Pacific University or La Salle University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Salle University or Hawaii Pacific University .
- Accepted freshman Hawaii Pacific University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at La Salle University (3.44)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Hawaii Pacific University (87.1%)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hawaii Pacific University or La Salle University? 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 La Salle University and Hawaii Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than Hawaii Pacific University (67% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Hawaii Pacific University graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $51,100)
- Hawaii Pacific University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Hawaii Pacific University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More La Salle University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hawaii Pacific University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/