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LCC HCC UH at Manoa| Kapiolani Community College | Hawaii Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KCC | HCC | ||
| Location | Honolulu, HI | Hilo, HI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,828 | 2,127 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hawaii.edu | hawaii.edu | ||
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Costs |
KCC | HCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,144 | $3,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,280 | $8,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,046 | $8,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,886 | $9,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,419 | $5,972 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 82% |
Admission |
KCC | HCC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
KCC | HCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KCC | HCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $30,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $9,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $93 |
Diversity |
KCC | HCC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 23% | 40% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
KCC | HCC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 1% | ||
Campus |
KCC | HCC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kapiolani Community College is larger than than HCC based on total student enrollment (5,828 students vs. 2,127 students)
KCC vs. HCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KCC or HCC?
- Kapiolani Community College and HCC cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($3,144.00 vs. $3,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at KCC as Hawaii Community College ($8,280.00 vs. $8,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kapiolani Community College than HCC ($6,886 vs. $9,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hawaii Community College are 94.5% lower than costs at Kapiolani Community College ($8,248 vs. $16,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hawaii Community College than Kapiolani Community College (82% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hawaii Community College students is 35.1% larger than aid received Kapiolani Community College ($5,972 vs. $4,419)
Which college is harder to get into, KCC or HCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HCC or KCC .
KCC vs. HCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KCC or HCC? 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 HCC and KCC.
- Graduates from Kapiolani Community College earn on average $9,800 more per year than HCC graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $30,600)
- Hawaii Community College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than KCC graduates. ($9,000 vs. $10,500)
- HCC graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than KCC graduates. ($93 vs. $108)
- More KCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HCC students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/