UHWO vs. BYUH

Comparable Facts

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

Brigham Young University Hawaii is larger than UHWO based on total student enrollment (2,906 students vs. 2,814 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Hawaii West Oahu is located in Kapolei, HI (Large Suburban setting); Brigham Young University Hawaii is in Laie, HI (Distant Town setting).
• University of Hawaii West Oahu is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Brigham Young University Hawaii is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Hawaii West Oahu 17:1; Brigham Young University Hawaii 18:1.

UHWO vs. BYUH Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UHWO 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 University of Hawaii West Oahu than BYUH ($10,942 vs. $12,410).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brigham Young University Hawaii are 58.4% lower than at University of Hawaii West Oahu ($7,787 vs. $18,708).
• University of Hawaii West Oahu is 14.4% more expensive for in-state tuition than BYUH (about $954 more per year; $7,584.00 vs. $6,630.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 209.9% higher at UHWO than at Brigham Young University Hawaii (about $13,914 more per year; $20,544.00 vs. $6,630.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Brigham Young University Hawaii than at University of Hawaii West Oahu (71% vs. 56%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Brigham Young University Hawaii students is 66.9% larger than aid received by University of Hawaii West Oahu students ($12,746 vs. $7,639).

UHWO vs. BYUH Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UHWO 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 UHWO.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Brigham Young University Hawaii (1080) is 60 points higher than at UHWO (1020).
• Incoming BYUH students have a 5 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (23 vs. 18 at UHWO).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Hawaii West Oahu 931/1103; Brigham Young University Hawaii 960/1190.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Hawaii West Oahu 15/21; Brigham Young University Hawaii 21/25.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UHWO - Test optional; BYUH - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: UHWO Jul 1, 2027; BYUH Feb 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman BYUH students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at UHWO (3.41).
• UHWO has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than BYUH (47%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 32.2% at UHWO vs. 75.2% at BYUH.

UHWO vs. BYUH Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UHWO 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 Hawaii's six-year graduation rate is 51%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for UHWO.
• Graduates from Brigham Young University Hawaii earn a median of about $6,200 more per year than UHWO graduates about ten years after starting college ($48,300 vs. $42,100), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Brigham Young University Hawaii graduates have a $6,241 lower median loan debt than UHWO graduates ($8,759 vs. $15,000).
• Among borrowers, BYUH graduates have an estimated $65 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than UHWO graduates ($90 vs. $155).
• More BYUH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UHWO students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 58%)

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.