BYU vs. BYUH

Comparable Facts

Compare Brigham Young University in Provo, UT with Brigham Young University Hawaii in Laie, HI on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Brigham Young University is larger than BYUH based on total student enrollment (35,873 students vs. 2,906 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Brigham Young University is located in Provo, UT (Midsize City setting); Brigham Young University Hawaii is in Laie, HI (Distant Town setting).
• Brigham Young University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Brigham Young University Hawaii is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Brigham Young University 21:1; Brigham Young University Hawaii 18:1.

BYU vs. BYUH Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, BYU or BYUH? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brigham Young University Hawaii than BYU ($12,410 vs. $16,694).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brigham Young University Hawaii are 25.1% lower than at Brigham Young University ($7,787 vs. $10,396).
• Brigham Young University is 0.9% more expensive for in-state tuition than BYUH (about $58 more per year; $6,688.00 vs. $6,630.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 0.9% higher at BYU than at Brigham Young University Hawaii (about $58 more per year; $6,688.00 vs. $6,630.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Brigham Young University Hawaii than at Brigham Young University (71% vs. 51%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Brigham Young University Hawaii students is 109.4% larger than aid received by Brigham Young University students ($12,746 vs. $6,088).

BYU vs. BYUH Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, BYU or BYUH? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between BYUH and BYU.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Brigham Young University (1370) is 290 points higher than at BYUH (1080).
• Incoming BYU students have a 7 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (30 vs. 23 at BYUH).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Brigham Young University 1270/1460; Brigham Young University Hawaii 960/1190.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Brigham Young University 28/32; Brigham Young University Hawaii 21/25.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: BYU - Test optional; BYUH - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: BYU Dec 16, 2026; BYUH Feb 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman BYU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at BYUH (3.47).
• BYU has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than BYUH (47%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 77.5% at BYU vs. 75.2% at BYUH.

BYU vs. BYUH Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for BYU and BYUH? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Brigham Young University's six-year graduation rate (78%) is higher than Brigham Young University Hawaii's (51%).
• Graduates from Brigham Young University earn a median of about $20,800 more per year than BYUH graduates about ten years after starting college ($69,100 vs. $48,300), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Brigham Young University Hawaii graduates have a $2,241 lower median loan debt than BYU graduates ($8,759 vs. $11,000).
• Among borrowers, BYUH graduates have an estimated $23 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than BYU graduates ($90 vs. $113).
• More BYU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BYUH students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 71%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.