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UHWO UH at Manoa UH at Hilo Oakwood University Chaminade University of Honolulu Union College BYUH UNH Andrews University Palm Beach Atlantic Maui College Southwestern Adventist University| Hawaii Pacific University | Southern Adventist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hawaii Pacific University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Honolulu, HI | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,748 | 3,154 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #649 | #592 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hpu.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hawaii Pacific University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,520 | $24,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,520 | $24,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,042 | $8,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,204 | $25,374 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,882 | $12,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hawaii Pacific University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,538 | 2,731 | ||
| Admitted | 12,282 | 1,819 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.4% | 41.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1068/1280 | 970/1270 | ||
| 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 | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hawaii Pacific University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $274 |
Diversity |
Hawaii Pacific University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 16% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Hawaii Pacific University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Hawaii Pacific University | Southern Adventist 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 Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (4,748 students vs. 3,154 students)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hawaii Pacific University or Southern Adventist University?
- Hawaii Pacific University is 33.6% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($32,520.00 vs. $24,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.6% higher at Hawaii Pacific University than Southern Adventist University ($32,520.00 vs. $24,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Adventist University than Hawaii Pacific University ($25,374 vs. $32,204)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 89.6% lower than costs at Hawaii Pacific University ($8,460 vs. $16,042)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hawaii Pacific University as Southern Adventist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hawaii Pacific University students is 43.1% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($17,882 vs. $12,495)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hawaii Pacific University or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or Hawaii Pacific University .
- Accepted freshman Southern Adventist University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Hawaii Pacific University (3.56)
- Hawaii Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Southern Adventist University (66.6%)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hawaii Pacific University or Southern Adventist 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 Southern Adventist University and Hawaii Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Adventist University is higher than Hawaii Pacific University (51% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Hawaii Pacific University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $44,600)
- Hawaii Pacific University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,500)
- Hawaii Pacific University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($232 vs. $274)
- More Southern Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hawaii Pacific University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/