- Hawaii Pacific University is a private school while University of Hawaii at Hilo (UHH) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Hawaii.
- Hawaii Pacific University has more expensive tuition of $33,020 than UHH ($20,798).
- Hawaii Pacific University has tighter acceptance rate of 74.68% than UHH (77.88%).
- Hawaii Pacific University has higher SAT scores of 1,150 than UHH (1,090).
- Hawaii Pacific University is larger with 4,876 students than UHH (2,977 students).
| Hawaii Pacific University View More Rivals | University of Hawaii at Hilo View More Rivals | |
| #4 in Hawaii | Rankings | #3 in Hawaii |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Honolulu, HI | Location | Hilo, HI |
| Known as | UHH | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $33,020 | Undergraduate | $7,838 Hawaii residents $20,798 out-of-state |
| $21,533 | Graduate | $12,230 Hawaii residents $27,062 out-of-state |
| $14,953 | Financial Aid | $6,820 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 74.68% | Acceptance Rate | 77.88% |
| 10.22% | Yield | 31.25% |
| 1,150 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 18 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,876 | Total Students | 2,977 |
| 4,151 | Undergraduate | 2,593 |
| 725 | Graduate | 384 |
| 627 | Online Enrollment | 730 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 44% | Graduation Rate | 42% |
| 37% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 59% | Retention Rate | 68% |
| $56,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 807) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 724) $3,544 average annual costs |
| ✔ (16 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 146 Full-time 145 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 191 Full-time 50 Part-time |
| 419 Full-time 180 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 504 Full-time 60 Part-time |
| $76,635 for Faculties $66,996 Part-time | Average Salary | $97,347 for Faculties $69,655 Part-time |