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Overview |
UHWO | Idaho | ||
| Location | Pearl City, HI | Moscow, ID | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,913 | 11,507 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #585 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hawaii.edu | uidaho.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHWO | Idaho | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,344 | $6,182 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,304 | $25,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,046 | $9,898 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,103 | $14,954 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,364 | $11,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
UHWO | Idaho | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 909 | 13,393 | ||
| Admitted | 876 | 9,891 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1180 | 990/1250 | ||
| 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 | Idaho | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHWO | Idaho | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $24,279 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $251 |
Diversity |
UHWO | Idaho | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 11% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 32% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UHWO | Idaho | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 32% | ||
Campus |
UHWO | Idaho | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Idaho is larger than than UHWO based on total student enrollment (11,507 students vs. 2,913 students)
UHWO vs. Idaho Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHWO or Idaho?
- University of Hawaii West Oahu is 18.8% more expensive to attend than Idaho for in-state tuition ($7,344.00 vs. $6,182.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.2% higher at Idaho than University of Hawaii West Oahu ($25,418.00 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 Idaho ($9,103 vs. $14,954)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Idaho are 62.1% lower than costs at University of Hawaii West Oahu ($9,898 vs. $16,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Idaho than University of Hawaii West Oahu (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Idaho students is 154.5% larger than aid received University of Hawaii West Oahu ($11,105 vs. $4,364)
UHWO vs. Idaho Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHWO or Idaho? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Idaho or UHWO .
- Accepted freshman Idaho students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at UHWO (3.41)
- UHWO has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Idaho (73.9%)
UHWO vs. Idaho Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHWO or Idaho? 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 Idaho and UHWO.
- Graduates from University of Idaho earn on average $4,800 more per year than UHWO graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $42,100)
- University of Hawaii West Oahu students graduate with a $9,279 lower median federal student loan debt than Idaho graduates. ($15,000 vs. $24,279)
- UHWO graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Idaho graduates. ($155 vs. $251)
- More Idaho graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UHWO students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/