UH at Hilo vs. MUW

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Hawaii at Hilo in Hilo, HI with Mississippi University for Women in Columbus, MS on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Hawaii at Hilo is larger than MUW based on total student enrollment (2,668 students vs. 2,193 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Hawaii at Hilo is located in Hilo, HI (Remote Town setting); Mississippi University for Women is in Columbus, MS (Remote Town setting).
• University of Hawaii at Hilo is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Mississippi University for Women is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Hawaii at Hilo 11:1; Mississippi University for Women 10:1.

UH at Hilo vs. MUW Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UH at Hilo or MUW? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than UH at Hilo ($12,487 vs. $12,673).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 26% lower than at University of Hawaii at Hilo ($8,572 vs. $11,586).
• Mississippi University for Women is 8.3% more expensive for in-state tuition than UH at Hilo (about $654 more per year; $8,492.00 vs. $7,838.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 144.9% higher at UH at Hilo than at Mississippi University for Women (about $12,306 more per year; $20,798.00 vs. $8,492.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Mississippi University for Women than at University of Hawaii at Hilo (99% vs. 81%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi University for Women students is 21.7% larger than aid received by University of Hawaii at Hilo students ($9,635 vs. $7,918).

UH at Hilo vs. MUW Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UH at Hilo or MUW? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between MUW and UH at Hilo.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Hawaii at Hilo (1060) is 40 points higher than at MUW (1020).
• Incoming MUW students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (21 vs. 18 at UH at Hilo).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Hawaii at Hilo 945/1175; Mississippi University for Women 850/1180.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Hawaii at Hilo 15/22; Mississippi University for Women 18/24.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UH at Hilo - Test optional; MUW - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: UH at Hilo Jul 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman MUW students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at UH at Hilo (3.36).
• MUW has a higher acceptance rate (90.3%) than UH at Hilo (60.6%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 24.7% at UH at Hilo vs. 34.6% at MUW.

UH at Hilo vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UH at Hilo and MUW? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Mississippi University for Women's six-year graduation rate (39%) is higher than University of Hawaii at Hilo's (36%).
• Graduates from University of Hawaii at Hilo earn a median of about $300 more per year than MUW graduates about ten years after starting college ($38,100 vs. $37,800), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Mississippi University for Women graduates have a $4,903 lower median loan debt than UH at Hilo graduates ($15,000 vs. $19,903).
• Among borrowers, MUW graduates have an estimated $50 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than UH at Hilo graduates ($155 vs. $205).
• More UH at Hilo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MUW students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 57%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.