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Hawaii Pacific University UH at Manoa Missouri State University-Springfield UH at Hilo MWSU Maui College MSU University of Missouri-Columbia Chaminade University of Honolulu Arkansas Southwest Baptist University Pitt State| University of Hawaii West Oahu | Missouri Southern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UHWO | Missouri Southern | ||
| Location | Pearl City, HI | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,913 | 4,144 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hawaii.edu | mssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHWO | Missouri Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,344 | $8,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,304 | $16,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,046 | $7,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,103 | $10,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,364 | $8,016 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
UHWO | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 909 | 1,937 | ||
| Admitted | 876 | 1,927 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.5 | ||
| 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 | 960/1220 | ||
| 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 | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHWO | Missouri Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $20,831 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $215 |
Diversity |
UHWO | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 11% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 32% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
UHWO | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 28% | ||
Campus |
UHWO | Missouri Southern | ||
| 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
- Missouri Southern State University is larger than than UHWO based on total student enrollment (4,144 students vs. 2,913 students)
UHWO vs. Missouri Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHWO or Missouri Southern?
- Missouri Southern State University is 9.3% more expensive to attend than UHWO for in-state tuition ($8,026.00 vs. $7,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at UHWO than Missouri Southern State University ($20,304.00 vs. $16,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Hawaii West Oahu than Missouri Southern ($9,103 vs. $10,061)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 110.5% lower than costs at University of Hawaii West Oahu ($7,624 vs. $16,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than University of Hawaii West Oahu (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Southern State University students is 83.7% larger than aid received University of Hawaii West Oahu ($8,016 vs. $4,364)
UHWO vs. Missouri Southern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHWO or Missouri Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Southern or UHWO .
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UHWO (3.41)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than UHWO (96.4%)
UHWO vs. Missouri Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHWO or Missouri Southern? 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 Missouri Southern and UHWO.
- Graduates from University of Hawaii West Oahu earn on average $5,500 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $36,600)
- University of Hawaii West Oahu students graduate with a $5,831 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Southern graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,831)
- UHWO graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Southern graduates. ($155 vs. $215)
- More UHWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/