Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Galveston: 1  Indiana University-Kokomo (about 9 miles; Kokomo, IN; Full-time enrollment: 2,500). 2  Indiana Wesleyan University (about 29 miles; Marion, IN; FT enrollment: 13,681). 3  Taylor University (about 38 miles; Upland, IN; FT enrollment: 2,272).
As you can see, most of Hawaii resides at over 2,000 feet above sea level. In fact the mean elevation of Hawai&#096i is 3,030 feet above sea level. It ranks tenth among the 50 states. Of course, the lowest points in Hawai`i are sea level at the Pacific Ocean. The highest point in the state is located in Hawai`i County on the island of Hawai`i, the big island. Mauna Kea rises 13,796 feet above sea level in the northeastern part of the island, about 99 miles west of Hilo. It's surrounded by Mauna Kea Forest Reserve. [ Topographic map ].
Most resorts are on the Kona side of the island, with the most exclusive resorts being found at Waikoloa and Kohala to the north. Hilo has a few hotels, but is the more âlocalâ side of the island. Kona and Hilo both have major airports. The Big Island is 95 miles tall and 80 miles wide.