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LSU Hawaii Pacific University UH at Hilo UHWO Nicholls State University Chaminade University of Honolulu LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech BYUH UNLV Western Washington University Colorado State UO| University of Hawaii at Manoa | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UH at Manoa | UL Lafayette | ||
| Location | Honolulu, HI | Lafayette, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,074 | 15,219 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #271 | #784 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hawaii.edu | louisiana.edu | ||
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Costs |
UH at Manoa | UL Lafayette | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,304 | $5,407 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,336 | $19,135 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,053 | $11,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,639 | $13,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,954 | $10,672 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
UH at Manoa | UL Lafayette | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,974 | 11,752 | ||
| Admitted | 13,807 | 8,762 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1023/1198 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UH at Manoa | UL Lafayette | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UH at Manoa | UL Lafayette | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $201 |
Diversity |
UH at Manoa | UL Lafayette | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 25% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UH at Manoa | UL Lafayette | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UH at Manoa | UL Lafayette | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Hawaii at Manoa is larger than than UL Lafayette based on total student enrollment (19,074 students vs. 15,219 students)
UH at Manoa vs. UL Lafayette Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UH at Manoa or UL Lafayette?
- University of Hawaii at Manoa is 109.1% more expensive to attend than UL Lafayette for in-state tuition ($11,304.00 vs. $5,407.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.2% higher at UH at Manoa than University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($33,336.00 vs. $19,135.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than UH at Manoa ($13,036 vs. $13,639)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are 20.7% lower than costs at University of Hawaii at Manoa ($11,642 vs. $14,053)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than University of Hawaii at Manoa (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana at Lafayette students is 34.2% larger than aid received University of Hawaii at Manoa ($10,672 vs. $7,954)
UH at Manoa vs. UL Lafayette Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UH at Manoa or UL Lafayette? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UL Lafayette or UH at Manoa .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisiana at Lafayette (1069) is 2 points higher than at UH at Manoa (1067)
- Incoming UH at Manoa students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UL Lafayette (23)
- Accepted freshman UH at Manoa students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at UL Lafayette (3.4)
- UL Lafayette has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than UH at Manoa (72.8%)
UH at Manoa vs. UL Lafayette Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UH at Manoa or UL Lafayette? 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 UL Lafayette and UH at Manoa.
- The graduation rate at UH at Manoa is higher than University of Louisiana at Lafayette (55% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Hawaii at Manoa earn on average $4,300 more per year than UL Lafayette graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $45,000)
- University of Hawaii at Manoa students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than UL Lafayette graduates. ($18,750 vs. $19,500)
- UH at Manoa graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than UL Lafayette graduates. ($193 vs. $201)
- More UH at Manoa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UL Lafayette students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/