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Overview |
Hawaii Pacific University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Honolulu, HI | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,748 | 5,610 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #649 | #415 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hpu.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hawaii Pacific University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,520 | $52,598 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,520 | $52,598 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,042 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,204 | $30,720 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,882 | $37,458 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hawaii Pacific University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,538 | 7,167 | ||
| Admitted | 12,282 | 6,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.4% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1068/1280 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hawaii Pacific University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hawaii Pacific University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 16% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Hawaii Pacific University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Hawaii Pacific University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| 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
- Widener University Main Campus is larger than than Hawaii Pacific University based on total student enrollment (5,610 students vs. 4,748 students)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hawaii Pacific University or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 61.7% more expensive to attend than Hawaii Pacific University for in-state tuition ($52,598.00 vs. $32,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.7% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Hawaii Pacific University ($52,598.00 vs. $32,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Widener University Main Campus than Hawaii Pacific University ($30,720 vs. $32,204)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Widener University Main Campus are 3.3% lower than costs at Hawaii Pacific University ($15,530 vs. $16,042)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hawaii Pacific University as Widener University Main Campus (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 109.5% larger than aid received Hawaii Pacific University ($37,458 vs. $17,882)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hawaii Pacific University or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or Hawaii Pacific University .
- Accepted freshman Hawaii Pacific University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (3.46)
- Hawaii Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Widener University-Main Campus (84%)
Hawaii Pacific University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hawaii Pacific University or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and Hawaii Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Widener University-Main Campus is higher than Hawaii Pacific University (54% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $8,400 more per year than Hawaii Pacific University graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $51,100)
- Hawaii Pacific University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Hawaii Pacific University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Widener University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hawaii Pacific University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/