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Hawaii Pacific University UH at Manoa LHU UH at Hilo Maui College Chaminade University of Honolulu| University of Hawaii West Oahu | Mississippi University for Women | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UHWO | MUW | ||
| Location | Pearl City, HI | Columbus, MS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,913 | 2,339 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #841 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hawaii.edu | muw.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHWO | MUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,344 | $7,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,304 | $7,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,046 | $8,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,103 | $12,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,364 | $9,887 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
UHWO | MUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 909 | 450 | ||
| Admitted | 876 | 446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1180 | 850/1180 | ||
| 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 |
UHWO | MUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHWO | MUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $155 |
Diversity |
UHWO | MUW | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 11% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 32% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UHWO | MUW | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 26% | ||
Campus |
UHWO | MUW | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Hawaii West Oahu is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (2,913 students vs. 2,339 students)
UHWO vs. MUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHWO or MUW?
- Mississippi University for Women is 5.7% more expensive to attend than UHWO for in-state tuition ($7,766.00 vs. $7,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 161.4% higher at UHWO than Mississippi University for Women ($20,304.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Hawaii West Oahu than MUW ($9,103 vs. $12,691)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 95.4% lower than costs at University of Hawaii West Oahu ($8,212 vs. $16,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Hawaii West Oahu than Mississippi University for Women (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi University for Women students is 126.6% larger than aid received University of Hawaii West Oahu ($9,887 vs. $4,364)
UHWO vs. MUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHWO or MUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MUW or UHWO .
- Accepted freshman MUW students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at UHWO (3.41)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than UHWO (96.4%)
UHWO vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHWO or MUW? 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 MUW and UHWO.
- Graduates from University of Hawaii West Oahu earn on average $4,300 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women and UHWO graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($15,000 vs. $15,000)
- Mississippi University for Women and UHWO graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($155 vs. $155)
- More UHWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MUW students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/