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Overview |
UHWO | IU East | ||
| Location | Pearl City, HI | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,863 | 2,985 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hawaii.edu | iue.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHWO | IU East | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,344 | $7,492 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,304 | $21,356 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,358 | $10,244 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,881 | $9,484 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,163 | $7,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 82% |
Admission |
UHWO | IU East | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 750 | 1,749 | ||
| Admitted | 717 | 1,246 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 71.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.2% | 27% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 | Aug 18, 2025 |
Academics |
UHWO | IU East | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHWO | IU East | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $211 |
Diversity |
UHWO | IU East | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 11% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 32% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UHWO | IU East | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 20% | ||
Campus |
UHWO | IU East | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than UHWO based on total student enrollment (2,985 students vs. 2,863 students)
UHWO vs. IU East Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHWO or IU East?
- Indiana University East is 2% more expensive to attend than UHWO for in-state tuition ($7,492.00 vs. $7,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at IU East than University of Hawaii West Oahu ($21,356.00 vs. $20,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than UHWO ($9,484 vs. $11,881)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 69.4% lower than costs at University of Hawaii West Oahu ($10,244 vs. $17,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University East than University of Hawaii West Oahu (82% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University East students is 6.1% larger than aid received University of Hawaii West Oahu ($7,602 vs. $7,163)
UHWO vs. IU East Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHWO or IU East? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU East or UHWO .
- Accepted freshman UHWO students have at the same average high school GPA (3.41) as students at IU East (3.41)
- UHWO has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than IU East (71.2%)
UHWO vs. IU East Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHWO or IU East? 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 IU East and UHWO.
- Graduates from University of Hawaii West Oahu earn on average $9,200 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $32,900)
- University of Hawaii West Oahu students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than IU East graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,500)
- UHWO graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than IU East graduates. ($155 vs. $211)
- More UHWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/