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Overview |
UT | Hawaii Pacific University | ||
| Location | Tampa, FL | Honolulu, HI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,566 | 4,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #499 | #743 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ut.edu | hpu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT | Hawaii Pacific University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,036 | $31,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,036 | $31,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $15,278 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,653 | $30,501 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,034 | $18,788 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UT | Hawaii Pacific University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,286 | 13,354 | ||
| Admitted | 10,615 | 11,631 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26.3% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 1060/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 6, 2023 |
Academics |
UT | Hawaii Pacific University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT | Hawaii Pacific University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,557 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $232 |
Diversity |
UT | Hawaii Pacific University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 16% | ||
| % International | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
UT | Hawaii Pacific University | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 78% | ||
Campus |
UT | Hawaii Pacific University | ||
| 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
- The University of Tampa is larger than than Hawaii Pacific University based on total student enrollment (10,566 students vs. 4,876 students)
UT vs. Hawaii Pacific University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT or Hawaii Pacific University?
- Hawaii Pacific University is 4.7% more expensive to attend than UT for in-state tuition ($31,440.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Hawaii Pacific University than The University of Tampa ($31,440.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hawaii Pacific University than UT ($30,501 vs. $34,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tampa are 25.6% lower than costs at Hawaii Pacific University ($12,160 vs. $15,278)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tampa as Hawaii Pacific University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hawaii Pacific University students is 33.9% larger than aid received The University of Tampa ($18,788 vs. $14,034)
UT vs. Hawaii Pacific University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT or Hawaii Pacific University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hawaii Pacific University or UT .
- Accepted freshman Hawaii Pacific University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at UT (3.5)
- Hawaii Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than UT (26.3%)
UT vs. Hawaii Pacific University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT or Hawaii Pacific 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 Hawaii Pacific University and UT.
- The graduation rate at UT is higher than Hawaii Pacific University (57% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from The University of Tampa earn on average $700 more per year than Hawaii Pacific University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $51,100)
- Hawaii Pacific University students graduate with a $3,057 lower median federal student loan debt than UT graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,557)
- Hawaii Pacific University graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than UT graduates. ($232 vs. $264)
- More UT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hawaii Pacific University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/