Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between best schools in Hawaii. By school type, there are 2 public and 5 private schools in best schools in Hawaii. By school level, all 7 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
| Rank | Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Hawaii at Manoa | Honolulu, HI | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 2 | University of Hawaii at Hilo | Hilo, HI | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| 3 | Chaminade University of Honolulu | Honolulu, HI | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| 4 | Pacific Rim Christian University | Honolulu, HI | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| 5 | Hawaii Pacific University | Honolulu, HI | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 6 | Argosy University-Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | Private (for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| 7 | University of Phoenix-Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | Private (for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of best schools in Hawaii is $14,952 for State residents and $20,912 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 77.60% and graduation rate is 41.50%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Hawaii at Manoa | $12,186 / $34,218 | 84% | 62% | 12:1 | 18,025 |
| 2 | University of Hawaii at Hilo | $7,838 / $20,798 | 74% | 38% | 12:1 | 3,165 |
| 3 | Chaminade University of Honolulu | $26,914 | 89% | 59% | 11:1 | 2,208 |
| 4 | Pacific Rim Christian University | $11,900 | 60% | 25% | 13:1 | 147 |
| 5 | Hawaii Pacific University | $29,300 | 81% | 46% | 15:1 | 4,243 |
| 6 | Argosy University-Hawaii | $13,704 | - | - | 12:1 | 879 |
| 7 | University of Phoenix-Hawaii | $9,552 | - | 19% | 10:1 | 117 |
| Average | $14,952 / $20,912 | 77.60% | 41.50% | 12.14:1 | 4,112 | |
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator. We compare the schools that ranked top 10 in Hawaiiand in top 500 ranking for all colleges and universities in United States.