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Overview |
UH at Hilo | SFASU | ||
| Location | Hilo, HI | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,977 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #642 | #894 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hawaii.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UH at Hilo | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,344 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,304 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,248 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,867 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,227 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 72% |
Admission |
UH at Hilo | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,595 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 2,186 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 970/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UH at Hilo | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UH at Hilo | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,903 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $258 |
Diversity |
UH at Hilo | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 31% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UH at Hilo | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UH at Hilo | SFASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than UH at Hilo based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 2,977 students)
UH at Hilo vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UH at Hilo or SFASU?
- Stephen F Austin State University is 6.8% more expensive to attend than UH at Hilo for in-state tuition ($7,842.00 vs. $7,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at UH at Hilo than Stephen F Austin State University ($20,304.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephen F Austin State University than UH at Hilo ($13,858 vs. $13,867)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Hawaii at Hilo are 16.9% lower than costs at Stephen F Austin State University ($8,248 vs. $9,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Hawaii at Hilo than Stephen F Austin State University (91% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephen F Austin State University students is 66.4% larger than aid received University of Hawaii at Hilo ($10,363 vs. $6,227)
UH at Hilo vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UH at Hilo or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or UH at Hilo .
- The average SAT score at Stephen F Austin State University (1001) is 75 points higher than at UH at Hilo (926)
- Incoming SFASU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UH at Hilo (19)
- Accepted freshman UH at Hilo students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than UH at Hilo (84.2%)
UH at Hilo vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UH at Hilo or SFASU? 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 SFASU and UH at Hilo.
- The graduation rate at SFASU is higher than University of Hawaii at Hilo (44% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $6,500 more per year than UH at Hilo graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $38,100)
- University of Hawaii at Hilo students graduate with a $5,097 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($19,903 vs. $25,000)
- UH at Hilo graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($205 vs. $258)
- More UH at Hilo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/