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UHWO UH at Manoa Texas Tech DBU UH at Hilo Texas A&M Baylor Tarleton Chaminade University of Honolulu Texas State UT Dallas UNT| Hawaii Pacific University | Abilene Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hawaii Pacific University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Location | Honolulu, HI | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,748 | 5,114 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #649 | #459 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hpu.edu | acu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hawaii Pacific University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,520 | $42,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,520 | $42,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,042 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,204 | $28,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,882 | $27,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hawaii Pacific University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,538 | 10,510 | ||
| Admitted | 12,282 | 6,714 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 63.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.4% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1068/1280 | 1060/1290 | ||
| 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 | Sep 6, 2024 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hawaii Pacific University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hawaii Pacific University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,325 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $261 |
Diversity |
Hawaii Pacific University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 16% | 5% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Hawaii Pacific University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Hawaii Pacific University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Abilene Christian University is larger than than Hawaii Pacific University based on total student enrollment (5,114 students vs. 4,748 students)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. Abilene Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hawaii Pacific University or Abilene Christian University?
- Abilene Christian University is 29.5% more expensive to attend than Hawaii Pacific University for in-state tuition ($42,100.00 vs. $32,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.5% higher at Abilene Christian University than Hawaii Pacific University ($42,100.00 vs. $32,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Abilene Christian University than Hawaii Pacific University ($28,311 vs. $32,204)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Abilene Christian University are 28.3% lower than costs at Hawaii Pacific University ($12,500 vs. $16,042)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hawaii Pacific University as Abilene Christian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 56.1% larger than aid received Hawaii Pacific University ($27,914 vs. $17,882)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. Abilene Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hawaii Pacific University or Abilene Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Abilene Christian University or Hawaii Pacific University .
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Hawaii Pacific University (3.56)
- Hawaii Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Abilene Christian University (63.9%)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. Abilene Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hawaii Pacific University or Abilene Christian University? 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 Abilene Christian University and Hawaii Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Abilene Christian University is higher than Hawaii Pacific University (60% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Hawaii Pacific University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $46,000)
- Hawaii Pacific University students graduate with a $2,825 lower median federal student loan debt than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,325)
- Hawaii Pacific University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($232 vs. $261)
- More Abilene Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hawaii Pacific University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/