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Overview |
Naropa University | Hood | ||
| Location | Boulder, CO | Frederick, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,065 | 2,056 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | naropa.edu | hood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Naropa University | Hood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,400 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,400 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,696 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,145 | $23,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,146 | $34,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Naropa University | Hood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 94 | 3,000 | ||
| Admitted | 94 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 77.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Naropa University | Hood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Naropa University | Hood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,800 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Naropa University | Hood | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 5% |
Students |
Naropa University | Hood | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Naropa University | Hood | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hood College is larger than than Naropa University based on total student enrollment (2,056 students vs. 1,065 students)
Naropa University vs. Hood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Naropa University or Hood?
- Hood College is 27.3% more expensive to attend than Naropa University for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.3% higher at Hood than Naropa University ($43,800.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hood College than Naropa University ($23,624 vs. $28,145)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Naropa University are 27.2% lower than costs at Hood College ($10,696 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Naropa University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 41% larger than aid received Naropa University ($34,047 vs. $24,146)
Naropa University vs. Hood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Naropa University or Hood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hood or Naropa University .
- Accepted freshman Naropa University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Hood (3.41)
- Naropa University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Hood (77.9%)
Naropa University vs. Hood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Naropa University or Hood? 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 Hood and Naropa University.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Naropa University (68% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $21,500 more per year than Naropa University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $25,800)
- Naropa University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hood graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Naropa University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Hood graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Naropa University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/