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Overview |
UHWO | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Pearl City, HI | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,863 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1046 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hawaii.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHWO | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,344 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,304 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,358 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,881 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,163 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 0% |
Admission |
UHWO | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 750 | - | ||
| Admitted | 717 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 33.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/21 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 970/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UHWO | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHWO | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $258 |
Diversity |
UHWO | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 11% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 32% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
UHWO | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 51% | ||
Campus |
UHWO | Castleton State College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Hawaii West Oahu is larger than than Castleton State College based on total student enrollment (2,863 students vs. 2,363 students)
UHWO vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHWO or Castleton State College?
- Castleton State College is 61.1% more expensive to attend than UHWO for in-state tuition ($11,832.00 vs. $7,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.8% higher at Castleton State College than University of Hawaii West Oahu ($28,800.00 vs. $20,304.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Castleton State College are 39.9% lower than costs at University of Hawaii West Oahu ($12,404 vs. $17,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Hawaii West Oahu than Castleton State College (67% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Hawaii West Oahu students is ?% larger than aid received Castleton State College ($7,163 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, UHWO or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or UHWO .
- Accepted freshman UHWO students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Castleton State College (3.17)
UHWO vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHWO or Castleton State College? 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 Castleton State College and UHWO.
- Graduates from University of Hawaii West Oahu earn on average $4,500 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $37,600)
- University of Hawaii West Oahu students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Castleton State College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,000)
- UHWO graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Castleton State College graduates. ($155 vs. $258)
- More Castleton State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UHWO students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/