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UCF Miami Florida State Nova FAU Hawaii Pacific University UH at Hilo University of South Florida St. Petersburg UHWO Florida USF Main Campus FGCU| Florida International University | University of Hawaii at Manoa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIU | UH at Manoa | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Honolulu, HI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 55,609 | 19,074 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #622 | #271 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fiu.edu | hawaii.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIU | UH at Manoa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,721 | $11,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,529 | $33,336 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $14,053 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,881 | $13,639 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,087 | $7,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 74% |
Admission |
FIU | UH at Manoa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,343 | 18,974 | ||
| Admitted | 11,075 | 13,807 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.9% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1250 | 1070/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FIU | UH at Manoa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIU | UH at Manoa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,228 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $193 |
Diversity |
FIU | UH at Manoa | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 67% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 25% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
FIU | UH at Manoa | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 44% | ||
Campus |
FIU | UH at Manoa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida International University is larger than than UH at Manoa based on total student enrollment (55,609 students vs. 19,074 students)
FIU vs. UH at Manoa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIU or UH at Manoa?
- University of Hawaii at Manoa is 139.4% more expensive to attend than FIU for in-state tuition ($11,304.00 vs. $4,721.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.7% higher at UH at Manoa than Florida International University ($33,336.00 vs. $16,529.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida International University than UH at Manoa ($9,881 vs. $13,639)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida International University are 21.1% lower than costs at University of Hawaii at Manoa ($11,600 vs. $14,053)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida International University than University of Hawaii at Manoa (89% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida International University students is 39.4% larger than aid received University of Hawaii at Manoa ($11,087 vs. $7,954)
FIU vs. UH at Manoa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIU 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 FIU .
- The average SAT score at Florida International University (1090) is 23 points higher than at UH at Manoa (1067)
- Incoming FIU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UH at Manoa (23)
- Accepted freshman FIU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UH at Manoa (3.67)
- UH at Manoa has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than FIU (63.9%)
FIU vs. UH at Manoa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIU 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 FIU.
- The graduation rate at UH at Manoa is higher than Florida International University (55% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Florida International University earn on average $600 more per year than UH at Manoa graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $49,300)
- Florida International University students graduate with a $1,522 lower median federal student loan debt than UH at Manoa graduates. ($17,228 vs. $18,750)
- FIU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than UH at Manoa graduates. ($178 vs. $193)
- More UH at Manoa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/