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Hawaii Pacific University UH at Manoa URI SHU Roger Williams University Bryant University UH at Hilo Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State ECSU Salem State University| University of Hawaii West Oahu | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UHWO | RIC | ||
| Location | Pearl City, HI | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,913 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hawaii.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHWO | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,344 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,304 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,046 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,103 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,364 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 62% |
Admission |
UHWO | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 909 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 876 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1180 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UHWO | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHWO | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $219 |
Diversity |
UHWO | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 11% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 32% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
UHWO | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 20% | ||
Campus |
UHWO | RIC | ||
| 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
- Rhode Island College is larger than than UHWO based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 2,913 students)
UHWO vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHWO or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 29.1% more expensive to attend than UHWO for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $7,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at RIC than University of Hawaii West Oahu ($25,014.00 vs. $20,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Hawaii West Oahu than RIC ($9,103 vs. $11,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 19.6% lower than costs at University of Hawaii West Oahu ($13,414 vs. $16,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Hawaii West Oahu than Rhode Island College (99% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island College students is 72.7% larger than aid received University of Hawaii West Oahu ($7,537 vs. $4,364)
UHWO vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHWO or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or UHWO .
- Accepted freshman UHWO students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at RIC (3.08)
- UHWO has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than RIC (87.5%)
UHWO vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHWO or RIC? 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 RIC and UHWO.
- Graduates from University of Hawaii West Oahu earn on average $100 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $42,000)
- University of Hawaii West Oahu students graduate with a $6,200 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,200)
- UHWO graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($155 vs. $219)
- More RIC 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/