University of Hawaii at Hilo (UHH) vs. Chaminade University of Honolulu

Two Rivalry Colleges in

  • University of Hawaii at Hilo (UHH) is a public school while Chaminade University of Honolulu is a private school.
  • Both schools are located in Hawaii.
  • Chaminade University of Honolulu has more expensive tuition of $29,970 than UHH ($20,798).
  • UHH has tighter acceptance rate of 77.88% than Chaminade University of Honolulu (92.23%).
  • UHH is larger with 2,977 students than Chaminade University of Honolulu (2,369 students).
University of Hawaii at Hilo

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#3 in Hawaii
Rankings#2 in Hawaii
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4-years
Hilo, HILocationHonolulu, HI
UHHKnown as
1 Year Certificate
2 Year Certificate
2-4 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreesAssociate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Doctoral/Research UniversityCarnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (medium programs)
Tuition & Fees
$7,838 Hawaii residents
$20,798 out-of-state
Undergraduate$29,970
$12,230 Hawaii residents
$27,062 out-of-state
Graduate$26,040
$6,820Financial Aid$15,155
Admission
$50 undergraduate
$50 graduate
Application Fee$50 undergraduate
$50 graduate
77.88%Acceptance Rate92.23%
31.25%Yield35.07%
1,090 SAT, 18 ACTTest Scores
Student Population
2,977Total Students2,369
2,593Undergraduate1,583
384Graduate786
730Online Enrollment764
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
42%Graduation Rate66%
Transfer-out Rate
68%Retention Rate71%
$41,800Average Earning after Graduation$41,000
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 724)
$3,544 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 296)
$8,330 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal Plan✔ (14 meals per week)
$7,320 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
12 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio11 to 1
191 Full-time
50 Part-time
Number of Faculties86 Full-time
109 Part-time
504 Full-time
60 Part-time
Number of Staffs261 Full-time
129 Part-time
$97,347 for Faculties
$69,655 Part-time
Average Salary$76,912 for Faculties
$64,677 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023