Hawaii Pacific University and University of Hawaii-West Oahu are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Hawaii Pacific is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Honolulu, HI and UHWO is a four-year, public school located in Kapolei, HI.
The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.
| Hawaii Pacific University | vs. | University of Hawaii-West Oahu |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu, Hawaii | Location | Kapolei, Hawaii |
| Four-year, Private (not-for-profit) | School Type | four-year, Public |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Bachelor's degree |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| $34,392 | 2025 Tuition & Fees | In-State$7,584
Out-Of-State$20,544 |
| 67% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 45% |
| $16,298 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $6,121 |
| 85.87 % | Acceptance Rates | 95.34 % |
| 3.81 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 32.16 % |
| 1,105 | SAT Score | 1,020 |
| 22 | ACT Score | 18 |
| 35 % | Graduation Rate | 50 % |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| 56 % | Retention Rate | 78 % |
| 4,921 | Student Population | 2,814 |
| 181 | Number of Faculties | 88 |
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services |