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Hawaii Pacific University UH at Manoa UCO-Central ULM OSU-Oklahoma City UH at Hilo RSU Maui College MSU ECU Purdue North Central OU| University of Hawaii West Oahu | Northeastern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UHWO | NSU | ||
| Location | Pearl City, HI | Tahlequah, OK | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,913 | 6,702 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #933 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hawaii.edu | nsuok.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHWO | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,344 | $6,285 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,304 | $15,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,046 | $8,292 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,103 | $9,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,364 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
UHWO | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 909 | 1,674 | ||
| Admitted | 876 | 1,665 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 42.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1180 | 875/1130 | ||
| 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 | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHWO | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $186 |
Diversity |
UHWO | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 11% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 19% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 32% | 17% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UHWO | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 8% | ||
Campus |
UHWO | NSU | ||
| 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
- Northeastern State University is larger than than UHWO based on total student enrollment (6,702 students vs. 2,913 students)
UHWO vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHWO or NSU?
- University of Hawaii West Oahu is 16.8% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($7,344.00 vs. $6,285.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33% higher at UHWO than Northeastern State University ($20,304.00 vs. $15,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Hawaii West Oahu than NSU ($9,103 vs. $9,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern State University are 93.5% lower than costs at University of Hawaii West Oahu ($8,292 vs. $16,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Hawaii West Oahu than Northeastern State University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern State University students is 95.4% larger than aid received University of Hawaii West Oahu ($8,528 vs. $4,364)
UHWO vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHWO or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or UHWO .
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at UHWO (3.41)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than UHWO (96.4%)
UHWO vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHWO or NSU? 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 NSU and UHWO.
- Graduates from University of Hawaii West Oahu earn on average $1,900 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $40,200)
- University of Hawaii West Oahu students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $18,000)
- UHWO graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($155 vs. $186)
- More UHWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/