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Overview |
Hawaii Pacific University | SU | ||
| Location | Honolulu, HI | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,876 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #743 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hpu.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hawaii Pacific University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,440 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,440 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,278 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,501 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,788 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hawaii Pacific University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,354 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 11,631 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 1010/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hawaii Pacific University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hawaii Pacific University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hawaii Pacific University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 16% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 13% |
Students |
Hawaii Pacific University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Hawaii Pacific University | SU | ||
| 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 SU based on total student enrollment (4,876 students vs. 4,260 students)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hawaii Pacific University or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 7.5% more expensive to attend than Hawaii Pacific University for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $31,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at SU than Hawaii Pacific University ($33,790.00 vs. $31,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than Hawaii Pacific University ($26,143 vs. $30,501)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 36% lower than costs at Hawaii Pacific University ($11,230 vs. $15,278)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hawaii Pacific University as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 24.9% larger than aid received Hawaii Pacific University ($23,467 vs. $18,788)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hawaii Pacific University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Hawaii Pacific University .
- Accepted freshman SU 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 (87.1%) than SU (80.4%)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hawaii Pacific University or SU? 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 SU and Hawaii Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Hawaii Pacific University (45% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Hawaii Pacific University earn on average $2,800 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $48,300)
- Hawaii Pacific University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Hawaii Pacific University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Hawaii Pacific University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU 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/