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Overview |
UHWO | EIU | ||
| Location | Pearl City, HI | Charleston, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,913 | 8,857 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hawaii.edu | eiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHWO | EIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,344 | $9,709 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,304 | $12,136 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,046 | $10,812 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,103 | $13,380 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,364 | $11,773 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
UHWO | EIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 909 | 11,584 | ||
| Admitted | 876 | 7,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1180 | 900/1120 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UHWO | EIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHWO | EIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $23,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $244 |
Diversity |
UHWO | EIU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 11% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 32% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UHWO | EIU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 7% | ||
Campus |
UHWO | EIU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than UHWO based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 2,913 students)
UHWO vs. EIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHWO or EIU?
- Eastern Illinois University is 32.2% more expensive to attend than UHWO for in-state tuition ($9,709.00 vs. $7,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.3% higher at UHWO than Eastern Illinois University ($20,304.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Hawaii West Oahu than EIU ($9,103 vs. $13,380)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 48.4% lower than costs at University of Hawaii West Oahu ($10,812 vs. $16,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than University of Hawaii West Oahu (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 169.8% larger than aid received University of Hawaii West Oahu ($11,773 vs. $4,364)
UHWO vs. EIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHWO or EIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EIU or UHWO .
- Accepted freshman UHWO students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at EIU (3.39)
- UHWO has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than EIU (68%)
UHWO vs. EIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHWO or EIU? 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 EIU and UHWO.
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $1,400 more per year than UHWO graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $42,100)
- University of Hawaii West Oahu students graduate with a $8,650 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,650)
- UHWO graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($155 vs. $244)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UHWO students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/