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UHWO UH at Manoa Emmanuel College UMass University of Massachusetts-Boston Pace University-New York Lesley University UH at Hilo Wentworth Institute of Technology University of Massachusetts-Lowell UNH Salem State University| Hawaii Pacific University | Suffolk University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hawaii Pacific University | Suffolk University | ||
| Location | Honolulu, HI | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,748 | 6,697 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #649 | #445 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hpu.edu | suffolk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hawaii Pacific University | Suffolk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,520 | $44,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,520 | $44,812 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,042 | $19,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,204 | $33,089 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,882 | $29,627 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Hawaii Pacific University | Suffolk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,538 | 10,101 | ||
| Admitted | 12,282 | 8,560 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.4% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 24/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1068/1280 | 1090/1280 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hawaii Pacific University | Suffolk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hawaii Pacific University | Suffolk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $59,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hawaii Pacific University | Suffolk University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 16% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
Hawaii Pacific University | Suffolk University | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Hawaii Pacific University | Suffolk 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
- Suffolk University is larger than than Hawaii Pacific University based on total student enrollment (6,697 students vs. 4,748 students)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. Suffolk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hawaii Pacific University or Suffolk University?
- Suffolk University is 37.8% more expensive to attend than Hawaii Pacific University for in-state tuition ($44,812.00 vs. $32,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.8% higher at Suffolk University than Hawaii Pacific University ($44,812.00 vs. $32,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hawaii Pacific University than Suffolk University ($32,204 vs. $33,089)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hawaii Pacific University are 21.9% lower than costs at Suffolk University ($16,042 vs. $19,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hawaii Pacific University than Suffolk University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Suffolk University students is 65.7% larger than aid received Hawaii Pacific University ($29,627 vs. $17,882)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. Suffolk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hawaii Pacific University or Suffolk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Suffolk University or Hawaii Pacific University .
- Accepted freshman Hawaii Pacific University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Suffolk University (3.33)
- Suffolk University has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Hawaii Pacific University (84.5%)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. Suffolk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hawaii Pacific University or Suffolk 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 Suffolk University and Hawaii Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Suffolk University is higher than Hawaii Pacific University (54% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Suffolk University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Hawaii Pacific University graduates after ten years. ($59,100 vs. $51,100)
- Hawaii Pacific University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Suffolk University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Hawaii Pacific University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Suffolk University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Suffolk University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hawaii Pacific University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/