Comparative data concerning institutions of higher education in the Pacific Islands are tabulated and summarized to aid in program planning, development, and implementation in that region. The jurisdictions covered are: American Samoa; Palau; the Northern Mariana Islands; Micronesia; Kosrae; Pohnpei; Truk; Yap; Guam; Hawaii; and the Marshall Islands. The following topics are covered in narrative and/or tabular form: (1) history and mission/philosophy (American Samoa Community College, College of Micronesia System, Guam Community College, Northern Mariana College, University of Guam, and the University of Hawaii System); (2) organizational charts for each system; (3) campus location and facilities description; (4) admissions requirements; (5) continuing education and community services; and (6) comparative data (full- and part-time student population, student population by ethnic group, certificate and degree programs, student services, faculty degrees, administrators and staff, annual salaries, and annual budgets). A document order form is appended. (KM)