Hood vs. Criswell College

Comparable Facts

Compare Hood College in Frederick, MD with Criswell College in Dallas, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Hood College is larger than Criswell College based on total student enrollment (2,101 students vs. 160 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Hood College is located in Frederick, MD (Small City setting); Criswell College is in Dallas, TX (Large City setting).
• Hood College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Criswell College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Hood College 10:1; Criswell College 5:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Criswell College are 44.4% lower than at Hood College ($9,010 vs. $16,200).
• Out-of-state tuition is 202.9% higher at Hood than at Criswell College (about $31,950 more per year; $47,700 vs. $15,750).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at Hood College as at Criswell College (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 73.5% larger than aid received by Criswell College students ($37,957 vs. $21,883).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at both Hood and Criswell College.
• Typical fall application deadline: Hood Aug 15, 2027.
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 12% at Hood vs. 87.9% at Criswell College.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.