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Overview |
Hood | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Hood | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1440 | |||
| 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 | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Hood | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Hood | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Hood | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gettysburg College is larger than than Hood based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 2,056 students)
Hood vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 41% more expensive to attend than Hood for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41% higher at Gettysburg College than Hood College ($61,760.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hood College than Gettysburg College ($23,624 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hood College are 9.8% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($13,600 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Gettysburg College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 27% larger than aid received Hood College ($43,239 vs. $34,047)
Hood vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Hood .
- Hood has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Hood vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood or Gettysburg College? 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 Gettysburg College and Hood.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Hood College (85% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $13,600 more per year than Hood graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $47,300)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hood graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Hood graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hood students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/