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UHWO UH at Manoa Endicott College Roger Williams University Stonehill College UH at Hilo SHU Fairfield University Quinnipiac Bryant University Marist College Merrimack| Hawaii Pacific University | Salve Regina University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hawaii Pacific University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Honolulu, HI | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,876 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #743 | #330 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hpu.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hawaii Pacific University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,440 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,440 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,278 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,501 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,788 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hawaii Pacific University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,354 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 11,631 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 1130/1280 | ||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hawaii Pacific University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hawaii Pacific University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 16% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Hawaii Pacific University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Hawaii Pacific University | Salve Regina University | ||
| 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 Salve Regina University based on total student enrollment (4,876 students vs. 2,872 students)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hawaii Pacific University or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 43.9% more expensive to attend than Hawaii Pacific University for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $31,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.9% higher at Salve Regina University than Hawaii Pacific University ($45,250.00 vs. $31,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hawaii Pacific University than Salve Regina University ($30,501 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hawaii Pacific University are 8% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($15,278 vs. $16,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hawaii Pacific University as Salve Regina University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salve Regina University students is 42.6% larger than aid received Hawaii Pacific University ($26,787 vs. $18,788)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hawaii Pacific University or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Hawaii Pacific University .
- Accepted freshman Hawaii Pacific University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Salve Regina University (3.52)
- Hawaii Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than Salve Regina University (69.5%)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hawaii Pacific University or Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University and Hawaii Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Hawaii Pacific University (73% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Hawaii Pacific University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $51,100)
- Hawaii Pacific University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Hawaii Pacific University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hawaii Pacific University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/