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Overview |
UHWO | WVSU | ||
| Location | Pearl City, HI | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,913 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hawaii.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHWO | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,344 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,304 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,046 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,103 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,364 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
UHWO | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 909 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 876 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1180 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHWO | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $240 |
Diversity |
UHWO | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 11% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 32% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
UHWO | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 17% | ||
Campus |
UHWO | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than UHWO based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 2,913 students)
UHWO vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHWO or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 10.6% more expensive to attend than UHWO for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $7,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47% higher at UHWO than West Virginia State University ($20,304.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Hawaii West Oahu than WVSU ($9,103 vs. $11,684)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 31.4% lower than costs at University of Hawaii West Oahu ($12,214 vs. $16,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Hawaii West Oahu than West Virginia State University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 117.3% larger than aid received University of Hawaii West Oahu ($9,482 vs. $4,364)
UHWO vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHWO or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or UHWO .
- Accepted freshman UHWO students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- UHWO has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than WVSU (96.2%)
UHWO vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHWO or WVSU? 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 WVSU and UHWO.
- Graduates from University of Hawaii West Oahu earn on average $9,400 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $32,700)
- University of Hawaii West Oahu students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,250)
- UHWO graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($155 vs. $240)
- More UHWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/