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Hawaii Pacific University UH at Manoa East Stroudsburg University MUW Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania UH at Hilo PennWest Clarion Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Penn State Schuylkill Ship WCU Kutztown University of Pennsylvania| University of Hawaii West Oahu | Lock Haven University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UHWO | LHU | ||
| Location | Pearl City, HI | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,913 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1035 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hawaii.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHWO | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,344 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,304 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,046 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,103 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,364 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
UHWO | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 909 | - | ||
| Admitted | 876 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1180 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UHWO | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHWO | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $279 |
Diversity |
UHWO | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 11% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 32% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UHWO | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 8% | ||
Campus |
UHWO | LHU | ||
| 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
- Lock Haven University is larger than than UHWO based on total student enrollment (2,920 students vs. 2,913 students)
UHWO vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHWO or LHU?
- Lock Haven University is 5.1% more expensive to attend than UHWO for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at UHWO than Lock Haven University ($20,304.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 55% lower than costs at University of Hawaii West Oahu ($10,350 vs. $16,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Hawaii West Oahu than Lock Haven University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Hawaii West Oahu students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($4,364 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, UHWO or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or UHWO .
- Accepted freshman UHWO students have at the same average high school GPA (3.41) as students at LHU (3.41)
UHWO vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHWO or LHU? 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 LHU and UHWO.
- Graduates of University of Hawaii West Oahu and LHU have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($42,100 vs. $42,100)
- University of Hawaii West Oahu students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- UHWO graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UHWO students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/