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Overview |
UH at Manoa | UNT | ||
| Location | Honolulu, HI | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,256 | 47,507 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #298 | #690 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hawaii.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UH at Manoa | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,304 | $8,319 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,336 | $18,399 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,936 | $10,805 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,557 | $14,675 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,540 | $11,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 83% |
Admission |
UH at Manoa | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,211 | 36,807 | ||
| Admitted | 13,388 | 26,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UH at Manoa | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UH at Manoa | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $206 |
Diversity |
UH at Manoa | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 25% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UH at Manoa | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 4% | ||
Campus |
UH at Manoa | UNT | ||
| 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 North Texas is larger than than UH at Manoa based on total student enrollment (47,507 students vs. 19,256 students)
UH at Manoa vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UH at Manoa or UNT?
- University of Hawaii at Manoa is 35.9% more expensive to attend than UNT for in-state tuition ($11,304.00 vs. $8,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.2% higher at UH at Manoa than University of North Texas ($33,336.00 vs. $18,399.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Hawaii at Manoa than UNT ($14,557 vs. $14,675)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 38.2% lower than costs at University of Hawaii at Manoa ($10,805 vs. $14,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Texas than University of Hawaii at Manoa (83% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Texas students is 47.8% larger than aid received University of Hawaii at Manoa ($11,142 vs. $7,540)
UH at Manoa vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UH at Manoa or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or UH at Manoa .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 26 points higher than at UH at Manoa (1067)
- Incoming UNT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UH at Manoa (23)
- Accepted freshman UH at Manoa students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at UNT (3.46)
- UNT has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than UH at Manoa (69.7%)
UH at Manoa vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UH at Manoa or UNT? 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 UNT and UH at Manoa.
- The graduation rate at UH at Manoa is higher than University of North Texas (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Hawaii at Manoa earn on average $2,300 more per year than UNT graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $47,000)
- University of Hawaii at Manoa students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UNT graduates. ($18,750 vs. $20,000)
- UH at Manoa graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UNT graduates. ($193 vs. $206)
- More UH at Manoa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNT 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/