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UH at Manoa BYU BYU-I Hawaii Pacific University Stanford| Brigham Young University Hawaii | Ottawa University Surprise | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BYUH | OUAZ-Surprise | ||
| Location | Laie, HI | Surprise, Arizona | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,735 | 1,736 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #415 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | byuh.edu | ottawa.edu | ||
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Costs |
BYUH | OUAZ-Surprise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,250 | $29,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,250 | $29,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,828 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,835 | $35,402 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,523 | $15,459 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 100% |
Admission |
BYUH | OUAZ-Surprise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,479 | 1,155 | ||
| Admitted | 506 | 331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.2% | 28.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.2% | 74.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1236 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
BYUH | OUAZ-Surprise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BYUH | OUAZ-Surprise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,759 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | N/A |
Diversity |
BYUH | OUAZ-Surprise | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 0% | ||
| % International | 38% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
BYUH | OUAZ-Surprise | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 40% | ||
Campus |
BYUH | OUAZ-Surprise | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brigham Young University Hawaii is larger than than OUAZ-Surprise based on total student enrollment (2,735 students vs. 1,736 students)
BYUH vs. OUAZ-Surprise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BYUH or OUAZ-Surprise?
- Ottawa University Surprise is 373.6% more expensive to attend than BYUH for in-state tuition ($29,600.00 vs. $6,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 373.6% higher at OUAZ-Surprise than Brigham Young University Hawaii ($29,600.00 vs. $6,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brigham Young University Hawaii than OUAZ-Surprise ($15,835 vs. $35,402)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brigham Young University Hawaii are 69.9% lower than costs at Ottawa University Surprise ($8,828 vs. $15,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ottawa University Surprise than Brigham Young University Hawaii (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ottawa University Surprise students is 179.9% larger than aid received Brigham Young University Hawaii ($15,459 vs. $5,523)
BYUH vs. OUAZ-Surprise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BYUH or OUAZ-Surprise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OUAZ-Surprise or BYUH .
- BYUH has a higher acceptance rate (34.2%) than OUAZ-Surprise (28.7%)
BYUH vs. OUAZ-Surprise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BYUH or OUAZ-Surprise? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between OUAZ-Surprise and BYUH.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/