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Overview |
Hawaii Pacific University | Springfield College | ||
| Location | Honolulu, HI | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,876 | 2,921 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #743 | #197 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hpu.edu | spfldcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hawaii Pacific University | Springfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,440 | $41,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,440 | $41,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,278 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,501 | $27,930 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,788 | $28,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hawaii Pacific University | Springfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,354 | 3,549 | ||
| Admitted | 11,631 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Hawaii Pacific University | Springfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hawaii Pacific University | Springfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $253 |
Diversity |
Hawaii Pacific University | Springfield College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 16% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Hawaii Pacific University | Springfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Hawaii Pacific University | Springfield College | ||
| 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 Springfield College based on total student enrollment (4,876 students vs. 2,921 students)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. Springfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hawaii Pacific University or Springfield College?
- Springfield College is 30.8% more expensive to attend than Hawaii Pacific University for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $31,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at Springfield College than Hawaii Pacific University ($41,128.00 vs. $31,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than Hawaii Pacific University ($27,930 vs. $30,501)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 11.4% lower than costs at Hawaii Pacific University ($13,720 vs. $15,278)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hawaii Pacific University as Springfield College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 51% larger than aid received Hawaii Pacific University ($28,376 vs. $18,788)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. Springfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hawaii Pacific University or Springfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springfield College or Hawaii Pacific University .
- Accepted freshman Hawaii Pacific University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.56) as students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Hawaii Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. Springfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hawaii Pacific University or Springfield College? 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 Springfield College and Hawaii Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Hawaii Pacific University (67% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Hawaii Pacific University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $47,200)
- Hawaii Pacific University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,500)
- Hawaii Pacific University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($232 vs. $253)
- More Hawaii Pacific University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/