- Both University of Hawaii at Hilo (UHH) and University of Hawaii-West Oahu (UHWO) are public.
- Both schools are located in Hawaii.
- UHH has more expensive tuition of $20,798 than UHWO ($20,544).
- UHH has tighter acceptance rate of 77.88% than UHWO (78.75%).
- UHWO has higher SAT scores of 1,100 than UHH (1,090).
- UHH is larger with 2,977 students than UHWO (2,913 students).
University of Hawaii at Hilo View More Rivals | University of Hawaii-West Oahu View More Rivals | |
| #3 in Hawaii | Rankings | |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Hilo, HI | Location | Kapolei, HI |
UHH| Known as | UHWO | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $7,838 Hawaii residents $20,798 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $7,584 Hawaii residents $20,544 out-of-state |
| $12,230 Hawaii residents $27,062 out-of-state | Graduate | |
| $6,820 | Financial Aid | $3,260 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 |
| 77.88% | Acceptance Rate | 78.75% |
| 31.25% | Yield | 33.61% |
| 1,090 SAT, 18 ACT | Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 19 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,977 | Total Students | 2,913 |
| 2,593 | Undergraduate | 2,913 |
| 384 | Graduate | 0 |
| 730 | Online Enrollment | 1,993 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 42% | Graduation Rate | 32% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 31% | |
| 68% | Retention Rate | 69% |
| $41,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Undergraduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 724) $3,544 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | Not offered or not Reported |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 191 Full-time 50 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 86 Full-time 102 Part-time |
| 504 Full-time 60 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 248 Full-time 110 Part-time |
| $97,347 for Faculties $69,655 Part-time | Average Salary | $91,805 for Faculties $77,090 Part-time |