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Hawaii Pacific University UH at Manoa URI Southern New Hampshire University JMU UMass Dartmouth Plymouth UNH University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UH at Hilo KSC Saint Anselm College| University of Hawaii West Oahu | University of New Hampshire at Manchester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UHWO | UNH Manchester | ||
| Location | Pearl City, HI | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,913 | 534 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hawaii.edu | unh.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHWO | UNH Manchester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,344 | $15,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,304 | $34,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,046 | $14,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,103 | $18,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,364 | $7,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
UHWO | UNH Manchester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 909 | 360 | ||
| Admitted | 876 | 307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1180 | 1040/1170 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UHWO | UNH Manchester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHWO | UNH Manchester | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $279 |
Diversity |
UHWO | UNH Manchester | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 11% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 32% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 15% |
Students |
UHWO | UNH Manchester | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UHWO | UNH Manchester | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Hawaii West Oahu is larger than than UNH Manchester based on total student enrollment (2,913 students vs. 534 students)
UHWO vs. UNH Manchester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHWO or UNH Manchester?
- University of New Hampshire at Manchester is 106.3% more expensive to attend than UHWO for in-state tuition ($15,150.00 vs. $7,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.5% higher at UNH Manchester than University of Hawaii West Oahu ($34,010.00 vs. $20,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Hawaii West Oahu than UNH Manchester ($9,103 vs. $18,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Hampshire at Manchester are 7.2% lower than costs at University of Hawaii West Oahu ($14,968 vs. $16,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Hawaii West Oahu than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Hampshire at Manchester students is 79.2% larger than aid received University of Hawaii West Oahu ($7,822 vs. $4,364)
UHWO vs. UNH Manchester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHWO or UNH Manchester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNH Manchester or UHWO .
- Accepted freshman UHWO students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at UNH Manchester (3.35)
- UHWO has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than UNH Manchester (85.3%)
UHWO vs. UNH Manchester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHWO or UNH Manchester? 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 UNH Manchester and UHWO.
- Graduates from University of New Hampshire at Manchester earn on average $11,200 more per year than UHWO graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $42,100)
- University of Hawaii West Oahu students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH Manchester graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- UHWO graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than UNH Manchester graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More UNH Manchester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UHWO students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/