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LCC HCC HCC UH at Manoa| Kapiolani Community College | Windward Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KCC | WCC | ||
| Location | Honolulu, HI | Kaneohe, HI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,822 | 2,743 | ||
| 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 | WCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,144 | $3,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,280 | $8,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,261 | $17,357 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,854 | $8,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,845 | $5,307 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 57% |
Admission |
KCC | WCC | ||
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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, 2026 | Aug 8, 2026 |
Academics |
KCC | WCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KCC | WCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $98 |
Diversity |
KCC | WCC | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 23% | 45% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
KCC | WCC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 2% | ||
Campus |
KCC | WCC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kapiolani Community College is larger than than WCC based on total student enrollment (5,822 students vs. 2,743 students)
KCC vs. WCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KCC or WCC?
- Kapiolani Community College and WCC 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 Windward 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 WCC ($5,854 vs. $8,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kapiolani Community College are 6.7% lower than costs at Windward Community College ($16,261 vs. $17,357)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kapiolani Community College than Windward Community College (64% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Windward Community College students is 9.5% larger than aid received Kapiolani Community College ($5,307 vs. $4,845)
Which college is harder to get into, KCC or WCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCC or KCC .
KCC vs. WCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KCC or WCC? 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 WCC and KCC.
- Graduates from Kapiolani Community College earn on average $7,700 more per year than WCC graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $32,700)
- Windward Community College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than KCC graduates. ($9,500 vs. $10,500)
- WCC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than KCC graduates. ($98 vs. $108)
- More KCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCC 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/