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Hawaii Pacific University UH at Manoa TU UMES UH at Hilo UMBC Daemen College Maui College Culinary Institute of America Morgan State Bowie State University Frostburg State University| University of Hawaii West Oahu | University of Baltimore | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UHWO | UB | ||
| Location | Pearl City, HI | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,913 | 3,288 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hawaii.edu | ubalt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHWO | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,344 | $7,296 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,304 | $20,746 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,046 | $19,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,103 | $18,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,364 | $7,544 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
UHWO | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 909 | 150 | ||
| Admitted | 876 | 134 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 89.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1180 | 920/1050 | ||
| 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 | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHWO | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $60,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $222 |
Diversity |
UHWO | UB | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 11% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 47% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 32% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UHWO | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UHWO | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Baltimore is larger than than UHWO based on total student enrollment (3,288 students vs. 2,913 students)
UHWO vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHWO or UB?
- University of Hawaii West Oahu is 0.7% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($7,344.00 vs. $7,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at UB than University of Hawaii West Oahu ($20,746.00 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 UB ($9,103 vs. $18,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Hawaii West Oahu are 20.6% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($16,046 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Hawaii West Oahu than University of Baltimore (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Baltimore students is 72.9% larger than aid received University of Hawaii West Oahu ($7,544 vs. $4,364)
UHWO vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHWO or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or UHWO .
- Accepted freshman UHWO students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at UB (2.89)
- UHWO has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than UB (89.3%)
UHWO vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHWO or UB? 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 UB and UHWO.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $18,500 more per year than UHWO graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $42,100)
- University of Hawaii West Oahu students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UB graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,500)
- UHWO graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than UB graduates. ($155 vs. $222)
- More UHWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/