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Overview |
Hood | CUW | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #395 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Hood | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
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| 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 | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
Hood | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Hood | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Hood | CUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than than Hood based on total student enrollment (4,988 students vs. 2,056 students)
Hood vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or CUW?
- Hood College is 33.7% more expensive to attend than CUW for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.7% higher at Hood than Concordia University Wisconsin ($43,800.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hood College than CUW ($23,624 vs. $24,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Wisconsin are 11.8% lower than costs at Hood College ($12,160 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Concordia University Wisconsin (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 45% larger than aid received Concordia University Wisconsin ($34,047 vs. $23,477)
Hood vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or Hood .
- Accepted freshman CUW students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Hood (3.41)
- Hood has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than CUW (70.4%)
Hood vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood or CUW? 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 CUW and Hood.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Concordia University Wisconsin (68% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $1,200 more per year than CUW graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $46,100)
- Concordia University Wisconsin students graduate with a $3,075 lower median federal student loan debt than Hood graduates. ($23,925 vs. $27,000)
- CUW graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Hood graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/