The Best Value Hawaii Colleges

Best Value Colleges in Hawaii for 2025

Explore the colleges that provide the best value for your money in Hawaii based on academic quality, outcomes, net price and financial aid. The rankings are calculated using ratings from the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges ranking factored against the typical net price paid by students - to identify the colleges that offer the best deals. Leading the list for 2025 as the overall best value college in Hawaii is University of Hawaii at Manoa with a 7 out of 10 academic rating for a comparatively affordable $14,557 average net price. The highest value public state college is also University of Hawaii at Manoa. Learn how the Best Value Colleges are calculated and ranked on our methodology page.
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University of Hawaii at Manoa
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Honolulu, HI

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Public 4 Year

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#1 Best Value in Hawaii

  • 19,256enrollment
  • $14,557net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

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Brigham Young University Hawaii
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Laie, HI

Brigham Young University Hawaii

Private 4 Year

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#2 Best Value in Hawaii

  • 2,836enrollment
  • $17,887net price
  • 38%acceptance rate
  • 985-1191SAT range
  • 21-25ACT range
  • 3.47Estimated Avg GPA

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Chaminade University of Honolulu
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Honolulu, HI

Chaminade University of Honolulu

Private 4 Year

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#3 Best Value in Hawaii

  • 2,602enrollment
  • $27,695net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1085-1320SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

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University of Hawaii at Hilo
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Hilo, HI

University of Hawaii at Hilo

Public 4 Year

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#4 Best Value in Hawaii

  • 2,781enrollment
  • $12,936net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 898-1110SAT range
  • 15-22ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

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Hawaii Pacific University
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Honolulu, HI

Hawaii Pacific University

Private 4 Year

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#5 Best Value in Hawaii

  • 4,748enrollment
  • $32,204net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1068-1280SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 6

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