College comparison

Hawaii Pacific University vs Mount Saint Mary's 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	Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, HI	Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles, CA
Acceptance rateMount Saint Mary's University is more selective	86%	73%
SAT (25–75)	998–1200	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,392	1,719
Avg net price	$29,657	$21,413
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Honolulu, HI	Los Angeles, CA

Quick answers

Is Hawaii Pacific University or Mount Saint Mary's University harder to get into?

Mount Saint Mary's University is more selective: Hawaii Pacific University's acceptance rate is approximately 86% and Mount Saint Mary's University's is approximately 73% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Hawaii Pacific University vs Mount Saint Mary's University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 998–1200 at Hawaii Pacific University and — at Mount Saint Mary's 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.