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Overview |
Hood | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Hood | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
Hood | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hood | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Hood | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Hood | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Hood based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 2,056 students)
Hood vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or PennWest California?
- Hood College is 467.7% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 278.4% higher at Hood than PennWest California ($43,800.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 30.6% lower than costs at Hood College ($10,416 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($34,047 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Hood .
- Accepted freshman Hood students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
Hood vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and Hood.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than PennWest California (68% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $4,800 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hood graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hood graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/