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Overview |
Hawaii Pacific University | UW-Seattle | ||
| Location | Honolulu, HI | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,876 | 52,319 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #743 | #87 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hpu.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hawaii Pacific University | UW-Seattle | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,440 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,440 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,278 | $16,068 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,501 | $10,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,788 | $14,731 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 44% |
Admission |
Hawaii Pacific University | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,354 | 52,488 | ||
| Admitted | 11,631 | 24,942 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | 47.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5% | 29.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 1200/1453 | ||
| 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 | Nov 16, 2024 |
Academics |
Hawaii Pacific University | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hawaii Pacific University | UW-Seattle | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $155 |
Diversity |
Hawaii Pacific University | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 16% | 7% | ||
| % International | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Hawaii Pacific University | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Hawaii Pacific University | UW-Seattle | ||
| 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
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is larger than than Hawaii Pacific University based on total student enrollment (52,319 students vs. 4,876 students)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. UW-Seattle Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hawaii Pacific University or UW-Seattle?
- Hawaii Pacific University is 181% more expensive to attend than UW-Seattle for in-state tuition ($31,440.00 vs. $11,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at UW-Seattle than Hawaii Pacific University ($39,687.00 vs. $31,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Seattle Campus than Hawaii Pacific University ($10,603 vs. $30,501)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hawaii Pacific University are 5.2% lower than costs at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($15,278 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hawaii Pacific University than University of Washington Seattle Campus (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hawaii Pacific University students is 27.5% larger than aid received University of Washington Seattle Campus ($18,788 vs. $14,731)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. UW-Seattle Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hawaii Pacific University or UW-Seattle? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Seattle or Hawaii Pacific University .
- Accepted freshman UW-Seattle students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Hawaii Pacific University (3.56)
- Hawaii Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than UW-Seattle (47.5%)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. UW-Seattle Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hawaii Pacific University or UW-Seattle? 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 UW-Seattle and Hawaii Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at UW-Seattle is higher than Hawaii Pacific University (80% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Washington Seattle Campus earn on average $14,700 more per year than Hawaii Pacific University graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $51,100)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hawaii Pacific University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,500)
- UW-Seattle graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Hawaii Pacific University graduates. ($155 vs. $232)
- More UW-Seattle graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hawaii Pacific University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/