College comparison

University of Hawaii at Hilo vs Western Oregon University

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	University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI	Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR
Acceptance rateUniversity of Hawaii at Hilo is more selective	61%	98%
SAT (25–75)	945–1175	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,160	3,103
Avg net price	$11,856	$17,237
Median earnings (10 yr)Western Oregon University reports higher median earnings	$47,856	$51,815
Graduation rate	48%	47%
Median debt	$20,500	$20,609
Economic mobility	—	1.3%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of Hawaii at Hilo or Western Oregon University harder to get into?

University of Hawaii at Hilo is more selective: University of Hawaii at Hilo's acceptance rate is approximately 61% and Western Oregon University's is approximately 98% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Hawaii at Hilo vs Western Oregon University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 945–1175 at University of Hawaii at Hilo and — at Western Oregon University. 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.