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Vanguard University of Southern California Cal State Fullerton| Western International University | Hope International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
West | HIU | ||
| Location | Phoenix, AZ | Fullerton, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 905 | 1,116 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #935 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | west.edu | hiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
West | HIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,000 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,000 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $2,160 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,911 | $26,146 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,419 | $23,077 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 20% | 100% |
Admission |
West | HIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 810 | ||
| Admitted | - | 261 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 32.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2024 |
Academics |
West | HIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West | HIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 2% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,438 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $268 |
Diversity |
West | HIU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 11% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 15% |
Students |
West | HIU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 10% | ||
Campus |
West | HIU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hope International University is larger than than West based on total student enrollment (1,116 students vs. 905 students)
West vs. HIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West or HIU?
- Hope International University is 475% more expensive to attend than West for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $6,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 475% higher at HIU than Western International University ($34,500.00 vs. $6,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western International University than HIU ($5,911 vs. $26,146)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western International University are 504.2% lower than costs at Hope International University ($2,160 vs. $13,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope International University than Western International University (100% vs. 20%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope International University students is 325.9% larger than aid received Western International University ($23,077 vs. $5,419)
Which college is harder to get into, West or HIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HIU or West .
West vs. HIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West or HIU? 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 HIU and West.
- The graduation rate at HIU is higher than Western International University (32% vs. 2%)
- Graduates from Western International University earn on average $13,400 more per year than HIU graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $39,700)
- Hope International University students graduate with a $438 lower median federal student loan debt than West graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,438)
- HIU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than West graduates. ($268 vs. $273)
- More HIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/