Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. Hawaii at Hilo's yield is 13 pts higher than CUNY Graduate School and University Center's
Yield rate - 2
U. Hawaii at Hilo admits 61% vs. 68% at CUNY Graduate School and University Center
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
- CUNY Graduate School and University CenterAccessible
- U. Hawaii at HiloAccessible
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
- CUNY Graduate School and University CenterTest-blind
- U. Hawaii at HiloTest-optional
How they read a record
CUNY Graduate School and University Center
GPA and the high school record are required.
U. Hawaii at Hilo
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | CUNY Graduate School and University Center | U. Hawaii at Hilo |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Required | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Considered |
| 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