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UHWO UH at Manoa Maryland George Washington UMBC Spelman Penn State NCAT Hampton University Mason TU VCU| Howard University | Hawaii Pacific University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | Hawaii Pacific University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Honolulu, HI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,416 | 4,748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #249 | #649 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | hpu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Hawaii Pacific University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,878 | $32,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,878 | $32,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,474 | $16,042 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,028 | $32,204 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,422 | $17,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Hawaii Pacific University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,342 | 14,538 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 12,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 4.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1298 | 1068/1280 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Sep 6, 2024 |
Academics |
Howard | Hawaii Pacific University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Hawaii Pacific University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Howard | Hawaii Pacific University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 16% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Howard | Hawaii Pacific University | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Hawaii Pacific University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Hawaii Pacific University based on total student enrollment (13,416 students vs. 4,748 students)
Howard vs. Hawaii Pacific University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Hawaii Pacific University?
- Howard University is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Hawaii Pacific University for in-state tuition ($32,878.00 vs. $32,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Howard than Hawaii Pacific University ($32,878.00 vs. $32,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than Hawaii Pacific University ($30,028 vs. $32,204)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hawaii Pacific University are 2.7% lower than costs at Howard University ($16,042 vs. $16,474)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Howard University as Hawaii Pacific University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 19.8% larger than aid received Hawaii Pacific University ($21,422 vs. $17,882)
Howard vs. Hawaii Pacific University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Hawaii Pacific University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hawaii Pacific University or Howard .
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Hawaii Pacific University (3.56)
- Hawaii Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Howard (34.9%)
Howard vs. Hawaii Pacific University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Hawaii Pacific 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 Hawaii Pacific University and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Hawaii Pacific University (63% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $700 more per year than Hawaii Pacific University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $51,100)
- Hawaii Pacific University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Hawaii Pacific University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Hawaii Pacific University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/