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Overview |
Albertus Magnus College | Hood | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Frederick, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 2,056 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albertus.edu | hood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albertus Magnus College | Hood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,682 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,682 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,046 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,469 | $23,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,016 | $34,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Albertus Magnus College | Hood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,487 | 3,000 | ||
| Admitted | 1,197 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 77.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 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 20, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Albertus Magnus College | Hood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albertus Magnus College | Hood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
Albertus Magnus College | Hood | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 32% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Albertus Magnus College | Hood | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Albertus Magnus College | Hood | ||
| 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
- Hood College is larger than than Albertus Magnus College based on total student enrollment (2,056 students vs. 1,275 students)
Albertus Magnus College vs. Hood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albertus Magnus College or Hood?
- Hood College is 19.4% more expensive to attend than Albertus Magnus College for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $36,682.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at Hood than Albertus Magnus College ($43,800.00 vs. $36,682.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hood College than Albertus Magnus College ($23,624 vs. $27,469)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hood College are 10.6% lower than costs at Albertus Magnus College ($13,600 vs. $15,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Albertus Magnus College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 30.9% larger than aid received Albertus Magnus College ($34,047 vs. $26,016)
Albertus Magnus College vs. Hood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albertus Magnus College or Hood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hood or Albertus Magnus College .
- Accepted freshman Hood students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Albertus Magnus College (3.11)
- Albertus Magnus College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Hood (77.9%)
Albertus Magnus College vs. Hood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albertus Magnus College 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 Albertus Magnus College.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Albertus Magnus College (68% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Albertus Magnus College earn on average $7,900 more per year than Hood graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $47,300)
- Hood College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Albertus Magnus College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Hood graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Albertus Magnus College graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albertus Magnus College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/