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Overview |
Hawaii Pacific University | AU | ||
| Location | Honolulu, HI | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,748 | 4,325 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #649 | #759 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hpu.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hawaii Pacific University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,520 | $32,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,520 | $32,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,042 | $12,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,204 | $22,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,882 | $25,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Hawaii Pacific University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,538 | 4,732 | ||
| Admitted | 12,282 | 2,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.4% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1068/1280 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Hawaii Pacific University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hawaii Pacific University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $277 |
Diversity |
Hawaii Pacific University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 16% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Hawaii Pacific University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Hawaii Pacific University | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hawaii Pacific University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (4,748 students vs. 4,325 students)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hawaii Pacific University or AU?
- Anderson University is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Hawaii Pacific University for in-state tuition ($32,710.00 vs. $32,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at AU than Hawaii Pacific University ($32,710.00 vs. $32,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Hawaii Pacific University ($22,222 vs. $32,204)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 30.5% lower than costs at Hawaii Pacific University ($12,290 vs. $16,042)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hawaii Pacific University than Anderson University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 43.1% larger than aid received Hawaii Pacific University ($25,586 vs. $17,882)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hawaii Pacific University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Hawaii Pacific University .
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Hawaii Pacific University (3.56)
- Hawaii Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than AU (52.8%)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hawaii Pacific University or AU? 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 AU and Hawaii Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Hawaii Pacific University (48% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Hawaii Pacific University earn on average $13,600 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $37,500)
- Hawaii Pacific University students graduate with a $4,362 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,862)
- Hawaii Pacific University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($232 vs. $277)
- More Hawaii Pacific University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/