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HCC WCC HCC UH at Manoa| Kapiolani Community College | Leeward Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KCC | LCC | ||
| Location | Honolulu, HI | Pearl City, HI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,828 | 6,221 | ||
| 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 | LCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,144 | $3,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,280 | $8,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,046 | $16,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,886 | $7,646 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,419 | $4,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 81% |
Admission |
KCC | LCC | ||
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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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
KCC | LCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KCC | LCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $6,793 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $70 |
Diversity |
KCC | LCC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 23% | 33% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
KCC | LCC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 3% | ||
Campus |
KCC | LCC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Leeward Community College is larger than than KCC based on total student enrollment (6,221 students vs. 5,828 students)
KCC vs. LCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KCC or LCC?
- Kapiolani Community College and LCC 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 Leeward 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 LCC ($6,886 vs. $7,646)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Leeward Community College are 0% lower than costs at Kapiolani Community College ($16,046 vs. $16,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Leeward Community College than Kapiolani Community College (81% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Leeward Community College students is 11.7% larger than aid received Kapiolani Community College ($4,934 vs. $4,419)
Which college is harder to get into, KCC or LCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LCC or KCC .
KCC vs. LCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KCC or LCC? 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 LCC and KCC.
- Graduates from Kapiolani Community College earn on average $4,400 more per year than LCC graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $36,000)
- Leeward Community College students graduate with a $3,707 lower median federal student loan debt than KCC graduates. ($6,793 vs. $10,500)
- LCC graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than KCC graduates. ($70 vs. $108)
- More KCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LCC students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/