College comparison

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt vs University of Hawaii at Hilo

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA	University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI
Acceptance rateUniversity of Hawaii at Hilo is more selective	98%	61%
SAT (25–75)	—	945–1175
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	5,612	2,160
Avg net price	$13,171	$11,856
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Hawaii at Hilo reports higher median earnings	$47,626	$47,856
Graduation rate	49%	48%
Median debt	$18,000	$20,500
Economic mobility	—	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt or University of Hawaii at Hilo harder to get into?

University of Hawaii at Hilo is more selective: California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt's acceptance rate is approximately 98% and University of Hawaii at Hilo's is approximately 61% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt vs University of Hawaii at Hilo?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt and 945–1175 at University of Hawaii at Hilo. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.