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Honolulu, HI · Hilo, HI
| Chaminade University of Honolulu | University of Hawaii at Hilo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $28,856/yr | $11,856/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $31,589/yr | $8,983/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $23,250 | $20,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $21,591/yr | $9,243/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $25,597/yr | $11,535/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $28,054/yr | $14,734/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $29,306/yr | $17,403/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $246/mo | $217/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $17,500/yr | $11,586/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $15,035/yr | $15,678/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,600/yr | $1,360/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,746/yr | $4,984/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $45,798/yr | $21,173/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $30,874/yr | $7,838/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $30,874/yr | $20,798/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 41% | 40% |
| Students taking federal loans | 37% | 30% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 91% | 61% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 970–1250 | 945–1175 |
| SAT average | 1060 | 1028 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 15–22 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 14–22 · Math 15–20 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 2,034 | 2,562 |
| Students accepted | 1,884 | 2,300 |
| Students who enrolled | 376 | 367 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 20% | 16% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 6% | 23% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 0% | 41% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 55% | 48% |
| Freshmen who come back | 70% | 73% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $52,343/yr | $47,856/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $32,180–$73,655 | $26,276–$68,319 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 56% | 43% |
| White students graduating | 52% | 44% |
| Black students graduating | 100% | 0% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 100% | 42% |
| Asian students graduating | 64% | 61% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $48,660/yr | $37,204/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 68% | 62% |
| Graduate on time | 55% | 30% |
| Pell students who graduate | 50% | 38% |
| First-gen students who finish | 37% | 43% |
| Low-income students who finish | 31% | 41% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $48,369/yr | $41,883/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 30% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 14% · Business, Management & Marketing 13% | Business, Management & Marketing 15% · Health Professions 14% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 12% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 30% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 14% of degrees | Health Professions — 14% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 13% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Education — 12% of degrees | Psychology — 11% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 11% of degrees | Social Sciences — 9% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $81,125/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $120,737/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 4% | 17% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,672 | 2,160 |
| Students per professor | 11 : 1 | 11 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 878 | 376 |
| Average professor pay | $9,015/mo | $12,097/mo |
| Full-time professors | 98% | 76% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission |
| Median family income | $27,932 | $27,504 |
| Setting | City (large) | Town (remote) |
| Location | Honolulu, HI | Hilo, HI |
| Region | Far West | Far West |
| Founded | 1955 | 1941 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Men | 29% | 37% |
| Women | 71% | 63% |
| White students | 8.5% | 20% |
| Black students | 2.3% | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 13% | 17% |
| Asian students | 23% | 13% |
| Two or more races | 16% | 35% |
| Other / not reported | 36% | 10% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 42% | 37% |
| Part-time students | 17% | 18% |
| Students age 25+ | 28% | 19% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $11,964/yr | $23,630/yr |
| Endowment | $45.5M | $366,421 |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 296 | 744 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $8,910/yr | $3,544/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $7,760/yr | $6,012/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 14 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II without football | NCAA Division II without football |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 12 | 12 |
| Student athletes | 199 | 237 |
| Athletic scholarships | $2.0M | $1.5M |
| Athletics budget | $5.4M | $7.3M |
| Athletics revenue | $5.4M | $7.3M |
| Recruiting spend | $35,914 | $22,723 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.