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UHWO UH at Manoa UNO LSU Xavier University of Louisiana UH at Hilo UT Belmont Chaminade University of Honolulu Tulane Samford University St. Edward's University- St. Edward's| Hawaii Pacific University | Loyola University New Orleans | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hawaii Pacific University | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Location | Honolulu, HI | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,876 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #743 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hpu.edu | loyno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hawaii Pacific University | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,440 | $43,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,440 | $43,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,278 | $14,607 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,501 | $23,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,788 | $35,604 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hawaii Pacific University | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,354 | 7,340 | ||
| Admitted | 11,631 | 5,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 1050/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 6, 2024 | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hawaii Pacific University | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hawaii Pacific University | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,774 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $276 |
Diversity |
Hawaii Pacific University | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 16% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Hawaii Pacific University | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Hawaii Pacific University | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hawaii Pacific University is larger than than Loyola University-New Orleans based on total student enrollment (4,876 students vs. 4,397 students)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. Loyola University-New Orleans Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hawaii Pacific University or Loyola University-New Orleans?
- Loyola University New Orleans is 37.3% more expensive to attend than Hawaii Pacific University for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $31,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.3% higher at Loyola University-New Orleans than Hawaii Pacific University ($43,160.00 vs. $31,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loyola University New Orleans than Hawaii Pacific University ($23,808 vs. $30,501)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loyola University New Orleans are 4.6% lower than costs at Hawaii Pacific University ($14,607 vs. $15,278)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hawaii Pacific University as Loyola University New Orleans (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University New Orleans students is 89.5% larger than aid received Hawaii Pacific University ($35,604 vs. $18,788)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. Loyola University-New Orleans Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hawaii Pacific University or Loyola University-New Orleans? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Loyola University-New Orleans or Hawaii Pacific University .
- Accepted freshman Hawaii Pacific University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Loyola University-New Orleans (3.48)
- Hawaii Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than Loyola University-New Orleans (78.1%)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. Loyola University-New Orleans Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hawaii Pacific University or Loyola University-New Orleans? 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 Loyola University-New Orleans and Hawaii Pacific University.
- Graduates from Hawaii Pacific University earn on average $500 more per year than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $50,600)
- Hawaii Pacific University students graduate with a $4,274 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,774)
- Hawaii Pacific University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($232 vs. $276)
- More Hawaii Pacific University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola University-New Orleans 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/