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Overview |
UHWO | MCLA | ||
| Location | Pearl City, HI | North Adams, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,913 | 938 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hawaii.edu | mcla.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHWO | MCLA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,344 | $1,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,304 | $9,975 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,046 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,103 | $15,377 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,364 | $9,044 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
UHWO | MCLA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 909 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 876 | 1,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1180 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UHWO | MCLA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHWO | MCLA | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $24,659 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $254 |
Diversity |
UHWO | MCLA | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 11% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 32% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
UHWO | MCLA | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 45% | ||
Campus |
UHWO | MCLA | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Hawaii West Oahu is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (2,913 students vs. 938 students)
UHWO vs. MCLA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHWO or MCLA?
- University of Hawaii West Oahu is 613% more expensive to attend than MCLA for in-state tuition ($7,344.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.5% higher at UHWO than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($20,304.00 vs. $9,975.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Hawaii West Oahu than MCLA ($9,103 vs. $15,377)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts are 17.7% lower than costs at University of Hawaii West Oahu ($13,632 vs. $16,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts than University of Hawaii West Oahu (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students is 107.2% larger than aid received University of Hawaii West Oahu ($9,044 vs. $4,364)
UHWO vs. MCLA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHWO or MCLA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCLA or UHWO .
- Accepted freshman UHWO students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at MCLA (3.2)
- UHWO has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than MCLA (92.4%)
UHWO vs. MCLA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHWO or MCLA? 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 MCLA and UHWO.
- Graduates from University of Hawaii West Oahu earn on average $5,000 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $37,100)
- University of Hawaii West Oahu students graduate with a $9,659 lower median federal student loan debt than MCLA graduates. ($15,000 vs. $24,659)
- UHWO graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than MCLA graduates. ($155 vs. $254)
- More MCLA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UHWO students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/