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Overview |
PUC | Chaminade University of Honolulu | ||
| Location | Angwin, CA | Honolulu, HI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 870 | 2,369 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #833 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | puc.edu | chaminade.edu | ||
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Costs |
PUC | Chaminade University of Honolulu | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,655 | $28,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,655 | $28,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,273 | $15,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,841 | $27,315 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,383 | $14,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
PUC | Chaminade University of Honolulu | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,364 | 1,381 | ||
| Admitted | 661 | 1,290 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 960/1140 | ||
| 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 |
PUC | Chaminade University of Honolulu | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PUC | Chaminade University of Honolulu | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $232 |
Diversity |
PUC | Chaminade University of Honolulu | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 11% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
PUC | Chaminade University of Honolulu | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 57% | ||
Campus |
PUC | Chaminade University of Honolulu | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chaminade University of Honolulu is larger than than PUC based on total student enrollment (2,369 students vs. 870 students)
PUC vs. Chaminade University of Honolulu Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PUC or Chaminade University of Honolulu?
- Pacific Union College is 14.9% more expensive to attend than Chaminade University of Honolulu for in-state tuition ($32,655.00 vs. $28,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at PUC than Chaminade University of Honolulu ($32,655.00 vs. $28,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Union College than Chaminade University of Honolulu ($21,841 vs. $27,315)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 68.8% lower than costs at Chaminade University of Honolulu ($9,273 vs. $15,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College than Chaminade University of Honolulu (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Union College students is 64.5% larger than aid received Chaminade University of Honolulu ($23,383 vs. $14,216)
PUC vs. Chaminade University of Honolulu Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PUC or Chaminade University of Honolulu? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chaminade University of Honolulu or PUC .
- The average SAT score at Pacific Union College (984) is 18 points higher than at Chaminade University of Honolulu (966)
- Incoming PUC students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Chaminade University of Honolulu (21)
- Accepted freshman Chaminade University of Honolulu students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at PUC (3.24)
- Chaminade University of Honolulu has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than PUC (48.5%)
PUC vs. Chaminade University of Honolulu Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PUC or Chaminade University of Honolulu? 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 Chaminade University of Honolulu and PUC.
- The graduation rate at PUC is higher than Chaminade University of Honolulu (45% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $17,900 more per year than Chaminade University of Honolulu graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $41,300)
- Chaminade University of Honolulu students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $30,000)
- Chaminade University of Honolulu graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($232 vs. $310)
- More PUC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chaminade University of Honolulu students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/