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Overview |
UHWO | USC Beaufort | ||
| Location | Pearl City, HI | Bluffton, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,913 | 2,124 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #977 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hawaii.edu | uscb.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHWO | USC Beaufort | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,344 | $10,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,304 | $21,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,046 | $8,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,103 | $16,113 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,364 | $8,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
UHWO | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 909 | 2,479 | ||
| Admitted | 876 | 1,984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1180 | 940/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UHWO | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHWO | USC Beaufort | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $24,474 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $253 |
Diversity |
UHWO | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 11% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 32% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
UHWO | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 18% | ||
Campus |
UHWO | USC Beaufort | ||
| 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
- University of Hawaii West Oahu is larger than than USC Beaufort based on total student enrollment (2,913 students vs. 2,124 students)
UHWO vs. USC Beaufort Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHWO or USC Beaufort?
- University of South Carolina Beaufort is 40.8% more expensive to attend than UHWO for in-state tuition ($10,344.00 vs. $7,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at USC Beaufort than University of Hawaii West Oahu ($21,390.00 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 USC Beaufort ($9,103 vs. $16,113)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Beaufort are 84% lower than costs at University of Hawaii West Oahu ($8,722 vs. $16,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Hawaii West Oahu than University of South Carolina Beaufort (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Beaufort students is 93.7% larger than aid received University of Hawaii West Oahu ($8,452 vs. $4,364)
UHWO vs. USC Beaufort Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHWO or USC Beaufort? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Beaufort or UHWO .
- Accepted freshman USC Beaufort students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at UHWO (3.41)
- UHWO has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than USC Beaufort (80%)
UHWO vs. USC Beaufort Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHWO or USC Beaufort? 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 USC Beaufort and UHWO.
- Graduates from University of Hawaii West Oahu earn on average $5,400 more per year than USC Beaufort graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $36,700)
- University of Hawaii West Oahu students graduate with a $9,474 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Beaufort graduates. ($15,000 vs. $24,474)
- UHWO graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than USC Beaufort graduates. ($155 vs. $253)
- More UHWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Beaufort students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/