Brigham Young University-Hawaii vs BYU-Idaho

Brigham Young University-Hawaii (BYU-Hawaii) and Brigham Young University-Idaho (BYU-Idaho) are two distinct institutions within the Brigham Young University system, each offering unique educational experiences. BYU-Hawaii, located in Laie, Hawaii, boasts a diverse student body representing over 70 countries, while BYU-Idaho, situated in Rexburg, Idaho, is known for its strong emphasis on science and technology. With acceptance rates of 80% and 78%, respectively, both universities provide accessible pathways to higher education. While BYU-Hawaii excels in majors like Pacific Island Studies and Asian Studies, BYU-Idaho shines in fields such as Engineering and Computer Science. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details about these institutions, including student demographics, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your choice of university.

	Brigham Young University-Hawaii	Brigham Young University-Idaho
Overview
Location	Laie, Hawaii	Rexburg, Idaho
Campus setting	Town: Fringe	Town: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	62.0%	67.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Mormon	Mormon

Admission
Acceptance rate	87.7%	96.6%
Application fees	$35	$35
SAT range	1075 - 1260	990 - 1200
ACT range	21 - 27	20 - 26
Students submitting SAT score	15.0%	31.0%
Students submitting ACT score	54.0%	50.0%
Total number of applicants	1,324	9,963
Total number of admissions given out	1,161	9,621
Admitted students who chose to enroll	707	4,858
Yield rate	60.9%	50.5%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$18,633	$12,880
Average net price	$13,585	$6,327
Tuition	$6,068	$4,416
Room & board	$8,034
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	73.0% Average amount $5,849	45.0% Average amount $6,132
Students receiving federal student loan	10.0% Average amount $3,910	18.0% Average amount $5,882
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $8,055	0.0% Average amount $4,811

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,893 Men 37.3% Women 62.7%	44,304 Men 43.7% Women 56.3%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	38.8%	3.4%
Campus local/setting	Town: Fringe	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	2,070	1,162
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Liberal Arts Public Administration and Social Service Social Sciences Computer and Information Science	Liberal Arts Business Health Professions Family and Consumer Sciences Multidisciplinary Studies
Students to faculty ratio	16:1	20:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	71.1%	49.6%
Dropout rate	11.7%	25.4%
Transferred out	16.5%	18.1%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,549 Year 2: $44,170 Year 3: $42,900 Leisure and Recreational Activities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $21,234 Year 3: $28,173 Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $22,125 Year 2: $19,455 Year 3: $24,761 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,236 Year 3: $18,680 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $8,500 Year 3: N/A Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: N/A Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: N/A Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,598 Year 3: N/A Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $17,846 Year 3: N/A Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $49,436 Year 3: N/A	Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $73,097 Year 2: $77,966 Year 3: $89,777 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $61,778 Year 2: $73,635 Year 3: $84,400 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,924 Year 2: $66,653 Year 3: $76,101 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,318 Year 2: $64,493 Year 3: $70,703 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $51,955 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $67,614 Construction Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $65,669 Year 2: $61,218 Year 3: $65,263 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $52,593 Year 2: $54,209 Year 3: $63,131 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,585 Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: $61,312 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $49,429 Year 2: $46,924 Year 3: $54,022 Computer Software and Media Applications (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,978 Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $53,390

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