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Overview |
UHWO | MSU | ||
| Location | Pearl City, HI | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,913 | 5,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hawaii.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHWO | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,344 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,304 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,046 | $10,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,103 | $11,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,364 | $10,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
UHWO | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 909 | 5,507 | ||
| Admitted | 876 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1180 | 910/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UHWO | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHWO | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $230 |
Diversity |
UHWO | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 11% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 32% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UHWO | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UHWO | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Midwestern State University is larger than than UHWO based on total student enrollment (5,784 students vs. 2,913 students)
UHWO vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHWO or MSU?
- University of Hawaii West Oahu is 25% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($7,344.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.4% higher at UHWO than Midwestern State University ($20,304.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Hawaii West Oahu than MSU ($9,103 vs. $11,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern State University are 59.7% lower than costs at University of Hawaii West Oahu ($10,046 vs. $16,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than University of Hawaii West Oahu (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is 143.9% larger than aid received University of Hawaii West Oahu ($10,643 vs. $4,364)
UHWO vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHWO or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or UHWO .
- Accepted freshman UHWO students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at MSU (3.2)
- UHWO has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than MSU (92.4%)
UHWO vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHWO or MSU? 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 MSU and UHWO.
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $2,200 more per year than UHWO graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $42,100)
- University of Hawaii West Oahu students graduate with a $7,299 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,299)
- UHWO graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($155 vs. $230)
- More UHWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/