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UHWO UH at Manoa UH at Hilo JCU Kent State Ohio State Chaminade University of Honolulu Otterbein University BGSU ONU Wittenberg University BYUH| Hawaii Pacific University | Baldwin Wallace College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hawaii Pacific University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Location | Honolulu, HI | Berea, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,748 | 3,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #649 | #310 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hpu.edu | bw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hawaii Pacific University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,520 | $37,338 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,520 | $37,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,042 | $13,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,204 | $28,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,882 | $25,570 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hawaii Pacific University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,538 | 4,384 | ||
| Admitted | 12,282 | 3,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.4% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1068/1280 | 1050/1285 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Hawaii Pacific University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hawaii Pacific University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hawaii Pacific University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 16% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Hawaii Pacific University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Hawaii Pacific University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| 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 Baldwin-Wallace College based on total student enrollment (4,748 students vs. 3,308 students)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hawaii Pacific University or Baldwin-Wallace College?
- Baldwin Wallace College is 14.8% more expensive to attend than Hawaii Pacific University for in-state tuition ($37,338.00 vs. $32,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at Baldwin-Wallace College than Hawaii Pacific University ($37,338.00 vs. $32,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Baldwin Wallace College than Hawaii Pacific University ($28,190 vs. $32,204)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baldwin Wallace College are 21.7% lower than costs at Hawaii Pacific University ($13,180 vs. $16,042)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hawaii Pacific University as Baldwin Wallace College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baldwin Wallace College students is 43% larger than aid received Hawaii Pacific University ($25,570 vs. $17,882)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hawaii Pacific University or Baldwin-Wallace College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baldwin-Wallace College or Hawaii Pacific University .
- Accepted freshman Baldwin-Wallace College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Hawaii Pacific University (3.56)
- Hawaii Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Baldwin-Wallace College (76.8%)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hawaii Pacific University or Baldwin-Wallace College? 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 Baldwin-Wallace College and Hawaii Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Baldwin-Wallace College is higher than Hawaii Pacific University (70% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Hawaii Pacific University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $49,600)
- Hawaii Pacific University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Hawaii Pacific University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Baldwin-Wallace College 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/