Key differences on Getting in
- 1
East Central's yield is 18 pts higher than U. Hawaii at Hilo's
Yield rate - 2
U. Hawaii at Hilo's SAT midpoint is 50 points higher than East Central's
SAT midpoint - 3
East Central admits 58% vs. 61% at U. Hawaii at Hilo
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- U. Hawaii at HiloAccessible
- East CentralAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 800–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 11–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- U. Hawaii at HiloTest-optional
- East CentralTest-optional
How they read a record
U. Hawaii at Hilo
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
East Central
GPA and the high school record are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | U. Hawaii at Hilo | East Central |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Considered |
| High school record | Required | Considered |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why