College comparison

University of Hawaii at Hilo vs University of Puerto Rico at Ponce

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	University of Puerto Rico at Ponce Ponce, PR
Acceptance rateUniversity of Puerto Rico at Ponce is more selective	61%	52%
SAT (25–75)	945–1175	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,160	2,278
Avg net price	$11,856	$10,990
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Hilo, HI	Ponce, PR

Quick answers

Is University of Hawaii at Hilo or University of Puerto Rico at Ponce harder to get into?

University of Puerto Rico at Ponce is more selective: University of Hawaii at Hilo's acceptance rate is approximately 61% and University of Puerto Rico at Ponce's is approximately 52% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Hawaii at Hilo vs University of Puerto Rico at Ponce?

The middle-50% SAT range is 945–1175 at University of Hawaii at Hilo and — at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce. 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.