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UHWO UH at Manoa UH University of St Thomas University of Houston-Downtown UH at Hilo University of St Thomas UMHB UT Austin Texas A&M Chaminade University of Honolulu Texas Tech| Hawaii Pacific University | Houston Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hawaii Pacific University | HBU | ||
| Location | Honolulu, HI | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,876 | 4,257 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #743 | #740 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hpu.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hawaii Pacific University | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,440 | $34,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,440 | $34,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,278 | $9,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,501 | $19,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,788 | $26,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hawaii Pacific University | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,354 | 10,258 | ||
| Admitted | 11,631 | 8,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 1060/1230 | ||
| 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 | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hawaii Pacific University | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $249 |
Diversity |
Hawaii Pacific University | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 16% | 5% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Hawaii Pacific University | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Hawaii Pacific University | HBU | ||
| 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
- Hawaii Pacific University is larger than than HBU based on total student enrollment (4,876 students vs. 4,257 students)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hawaii Pacific University or HBU?
- Houston Baptist University is 8.9% more expensive to attend than Hawaii Pacific University for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $31,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at HBU than Hawaii Pacific University ($34,250.00 vs. $31,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Baptist University than Hawaii Pacific University ($19,515 vs. $30,501)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 67.3% lower than costs at Hawaii Pacific University ($9,130 vs. $15,278)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hawaii Pacific University as Houston Baptist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 43.2% larger than aid received Hawaii Pacific University ($26,908 vs. $18,788)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hawaii Pacific University or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or Hawaii Pacific University .
- Accepted freshman Hawaii Pacific University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at HBU (3.46)
- Hawaii Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than HBU (84.5%)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hawaii Pacific University or HBU? 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 HBU and Hawaii Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at HBU is higher than Hawaii Pacific University (45% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $500 more per year than Hawaii Pacific University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $51,100)
- Hawaii Pacific University students graduate with a $1,666 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,166)
- Hawaii Pacific University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($232 vs. $249)
- More Hawaii Pacific University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/