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Overview |
Chaminade University of Honolulu | SAU | ||
| Location | Honolulu, HI | Spring Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,369 | 2,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #833 | #501 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chaminade.edu | arbor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chaminade University of Honolulu | SAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,430 | $31,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,430 | $31,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,650 | $10,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,315 | $22,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,216 | $20,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Chaminade University of Honolulu | SAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,381 | 2,312 | ||
| Admitted | 1,290 | 1,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 970/1135 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Chaminade University of Honolulu | SAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chaminade University of Honolulu | SAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,043 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $248 |
Diversity |
Chaminade University of Honolulu | SAU | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Chaminade University of Honolulu | SAU | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Chaminade University of Honolulu | SAU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Spring Arbor University is larger than than Chaminade University of Honolulu based on total student enrollment (2,396 students vs. 2,369 students)
Chaminade University of Honolulu vs. SAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chaminade University of Honolulu or SAU?
- Spring Arbor University is 9.1% more expensive to attend than Chaminade University of Honolulu for in-state tuition ($31,020.00 vs. $28,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at SAU than Chaminade University of Honolulu ($31,020.00 vs. $28,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Arbor University than Chaminade University of Honolulu ($22,375 vs. $27,315)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Arbor University are 46.9% lower than costs at Chaminade University of Honolulu ($10,652 vs. $15,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Arbor University than Chaminade University of Honolulu (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Arbor University students is 45.4% larger than aid received Chaminade University of Honolulu ($20,677 vs. $14,216)
Chaminade University of Honolulu vs. SAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chaminade University of Honolulu or SAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAU or Chaminade University of Honolulu .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 107 points higher than at Chaminade University of Honolulu (966)
- Incoming SAU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Chaminade University of Honolulu (21)
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Chaminade University of Honolulu (3.42)
- Chaminade University of Honolulu has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than SAU (47.3%)
Chaminade University of Honolulu vs. SAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chaminade University of Honolulu or SAU? 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 SAU and Chaminade University of Honolulu.
- The graduation rate at SAU is higher than Chaminade University of Honolulu (56% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Spring Arbor University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Chaminade University of Honolulu graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $41,300)
- Chaminade University of Honolulu students graduate with a $1,543 lower median federal student loan debt than SAU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,043)
- Chaminade University of Honolulu graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than SAU graduates. ($232 vs. $248)
- More SAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chaminade University of Honolulu students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/