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Overview |
Hood | Concord University | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #966 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Hood | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1135 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Hood | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
Hood | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Hood | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Hood | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hood College is larger than than Concord University based on total student enrollment (2,056 students vs. 1,748 students)
Hood vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or Concord University?
- Hood College is 412.9% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $8,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.2% higher at Hood than Concord University ($43,800.00 vs. $18,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than Hood ($8,464 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concord University are 34.8% lower than costs at Hood College ($10,090 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Concord University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 206.2% larger than aid received Concord University ($34,047 vs. $11,120)
Hood vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or Hood .
- Accepted freshman Hood students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Concord University (3.4)
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Hood (77.9%)
Hood vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood or Concord 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 Concord University and Hood.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Concord University (68% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $14,200 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hood graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Concord University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Hood graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concord University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/