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Overview |
Hood | Clark University | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 3,770 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | clarku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | Clark University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $11,164 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $32,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $29,716 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Hood | Clark University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 8,787 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 4,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 50.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Hood | Clark University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | Clark University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hood | Clark University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Hood | Clark University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Hood | Clark University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark University is larger than than Hood based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 2,056 students)
Hood vs. Clark University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or Clark University?
- Clark University is 18.7% more expensive to attend than Hood for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at Clark University than Hood College ($52,000.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hood College than Clark University ($23,624 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 21.8% lower than costs at Hood College ($11,164 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Clark University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 14.6% larger than aid received Clark University ($34,047 vs. $29,716)
Hood vs. Clark University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or Clark University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clark University or Hood .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Hood (3.41)
- Hood has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Hood vs. Clark University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood or Clark University? 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 Clark University and Hood.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Hood College (80% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Clark University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Hood graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $47,300)
- Clark University and Hood graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Clark University and Hood graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hood students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/