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FGCU UCF Florida State Nova FIU Hawaii Pacific University UH at Hilo UHWO University of South Florida St. Petersburg UNF USF Main Campus UT| Florida Atlantic University | University of Hawaii at Manoa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FAU | UH at Manoa | ||
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | Honolulu, HI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,790 | 19,256 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #678 | #298 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fau.edu | hawaii.edu | ||
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Costs |
FAU | UH at Manoa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,522 | $11,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,374 | $33,336 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,536 | $14,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,839 | $14,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,786 | $7,540 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 68% |
Admission |
FAU | UH at Manoa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,612 | 19,211 | ||
| Admitted | 20,279 | 13,388 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1210 | 1020/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
FAU | UH at Manoa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FAU | UH at Manoa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,861 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $193 |
Diversity |
FAU | UH at Manoa | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 25% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
FAU | UH at Manoa | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 43% | ||
Campus |
FAU | UH at Manoa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Atlantic University is larger than than UH at Manoa based on total student enrollment (30,790 students vs. 19,256 students)
FAU vs. UH at Manoa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FAU or UH at Manoa?
- University of Hawaii at Manoa is 348.2% more expensive to attend than FAU for in-state tuition ($11,304.00 vs. $2,522.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.9% higher at UH at Manoa than Florida Atlantic University ($33,336.00 vs. $14,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Atlantic University than UH at Manoa ($9,839 vs. $14,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Atlantic University are 19.1% lower than costs at University of Hawaii at Manoa ($12,536 vs. $14,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Atlantic University than University of Hawaii at Manoa (86% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Atlantic University students is 43.1% larger than aid received University of Hawaii at Manoa ($10,786 vs. $7,540)
FAU vs. UH at Manoa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FAU or UH at Manoa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH at Manoa or FAU .
- The average SAT score at University of Hawaii at Manoa (1067) is 20 points higher than at FAU (1047)
- Incoming FAU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UH at Manoa (23)
- Accepted freshman FAU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at UH at Manoa (3.67)
- FAU has a higher acceptance rate (73.4%) than UH at Manoa (69.7%)
FAU vs. UH at Manoa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FAU or UH at Manoa? 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 UH at Manoa and FAU.
- The graduation rate at UH at Manoa is higher than Florida Atlantic University (55% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Hawaii at Manoa earn on average $3,100 more per year than FAU graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $46,200)
- Florida Atlantic University students graduate with a $1,889 lower median federal student loan debt than UH at Manoa graduates. ($16,861 vs. $18,750)
- FAU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than UH at Manoa graduates. ($174 vs. $193)
- More UH at Manoa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FAU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/