| Cal Poly vs. UHM |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#1 in Federal Region IX Universities #24 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #96 in National Universities #1 in Hawaii Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$12,161 California Residents $33,230 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,186 Hawaii Residents $34,218 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$13,685 California Residents $23,765 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$16,502 Hawaii Residents $34,550 Out-of-State |
| More$9,975 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,779 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,160 SAT 21 ACT |
| Tighter31.32% | Acceptance Rate | Easier86.60% |
| Favorable24.61% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower21.43% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger23,069 | Total Enrollment | Smaller20,028 |
| Larger22,033 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller15,375 |
| Smaller1,036 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,653 |
| Smaller127 | Online Student Population | Larger1,558 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher86% | Graduate Rate | Lower64% |
| 1% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher96% | Retention Rate | Lower81% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,702) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,323) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,770) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,994) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 1,348 | Number of faculty | 1,649 |
| Lower$113,970 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$130,051 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.