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UH at Manoa Hawaii Pacific University SWOSU UHWO Southeastern Oklahoma State University Southwestern College Chaminade University of Honolulu OSU UCO-Central Sonoma State University Maui College Rutgers University-Camden| University of Hawaii at Hilo | Northwestern Oklahoma State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UH at Hilo | NWOSU | ||
| Location | Hilo, HI | Alva, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,781 | 1,929 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #774 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hawaii.edu | nwosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UH at Hilo | NWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,344 | $5,448 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,304 | $11,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,248 | $5,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,936 | $12,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,454 | $9,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 98% |
Admission |
UH at Hilo | NWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,562 | 1,293 | ||
| Admitted | 2,300 | 859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 39.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 898/1110 | 868/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UH at Hilo | NWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UH at Hilo | NWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,903 | $14,315 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $148 |
Diversity |
UH at Hilo | NWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 31% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
UH at Hilo | NWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 24% | ||
Campus |
UH at Hilo | NWOSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Hawaii at Hilo is larger than than NWOSU based on total student enrollment (2,781 students vs. 1,929 students)
UH at Hilo vs. NWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UH at Hilo or NWOSU?
- University of Hawaii at Hilo is 34.8% more expensive to attend than NWOSU for in-state tuition ($7,344.00 vs. $5,448.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.2% higher at UH at Hilo than Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($20,304.00 vs. $11,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern Oklahoma State University than UH at Hilo ($12,067 vs. $12,936)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are 49.4% lower than costs at University of Hawaii at Hilo ($5,520 vs. $8,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern Oklahoma State University than University of Hawaii at Hilo (98% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern Oklahoma State University students is 32.5% larger than aid received University of Hawaii at Hilo ($9,880 vs. $7,454)
UH at Hilo vs. NWOSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UH at Hilo or NWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NWOSU or UH at Hilo .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern Oklahoma State University (950) is 24 points higher than at UH at Hilo (926)
- Incoming NWOSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at UH at Hilo (19)
- Accepted freshman NWOSU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at UH at Hilo (3.36)
- UH at Hilo has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than NWOSU (66.4%)
UH at Hilo vs. NWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UH at Hilo or NWOSU? 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 NWOSU and UH at Hilo.
- The graduation rate at NWOSU is higher than University of Hawaii at Hilo (37% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Northwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $2,300 more per year than UH at Hilo graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $38,100)
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $5,588 lower median federal student loan debt than UH at Hilo graduates. ($14,315 vs. $19,903)
- NWOSU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than UH at Hilo graduates. ($148 vs. $205)
- More UH at Hilo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NWOSU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/