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UHWO UH at Manoa UH at Hilo Pratt Institute Chaminade University of Honolulu RISD SCAD The New School BYUH UNH Palm Beach Atlantic Maui College| Hawaii Pacific University | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hawaii Pacific University | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
| Location | Honolulu, HI | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,876 | 3,532 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #743 | #484 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hpu.edu | saic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hawaii Pacific University | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,440 | $53,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,440 | $53,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,278 | $16,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,501 | $53,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,788 | $18,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hawaii Pacific University | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,354 | 6,075 | ||
| Admitted | 11,631 | 4,797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 1048/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 6, 2023 | Nov 15, 2023 |
Academics |
Hawaii Pacific University | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hawaii Pacific University | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,713 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $265 |
Diversity |
Hawaii Pacific University | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 16% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 32% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Hawaii Pacific University | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Hawaii Pacific University | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hawaii Pacific University is larger than than School of the Art Institute of Chicago based on total student enrollment (4,876 students vs. 3,532 students)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. School of the Art Institute of Chicago Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hawaii Pacific University or School of the Art Institute of Chicago?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 70.3% more expensive to attend than Hawaii Pacific University for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $31,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.3% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Hawaii Pacific University ($53,550.00 vs. $31,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hawaii Pacific University than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($30,501 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hawaii Pacific University are 8.3% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($15,278 vs. $16,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hawaii Pacific University as School of the Art Institute of Chicago (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hawaii Pacific University students is 2.7% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($18,788 vs. $18,290)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. School of the Art Institute of Chicago Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hawaii Pacific University or School of the Art Institute of Chicago? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between School of the Art Institute of Chicago or Hawaii Pacific University .
- Accepted freshman Hawaii Pacific University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (3.51)
- Hawaii Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79%)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. School of the Art Institute of Chicago Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hawaii Pacific University or School of the Art Institute of Chicago? 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 School of the Art Institute of Chicago and Hawaii Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at School of the Art Institute of Chicago is higher than Hawaii Pacific University (60% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Hawaii Pacific University earn on average $12,000 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $39,100)
- Hawaii Pacific University students graduate with a $3,213 lower median federal student loan debt than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,713)
- Hawaii Pacific University graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates. ($232 vs. $265)
- More School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hawaii Pacific University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/