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Overview |
Hood | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Hood | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1220 | |||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Hood | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hood | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Hood | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Hood | Hampton 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
- Hampton University is larger than than Hood based on total student enrollment (3,286 students vs. 2,056 students)
Hood vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or Hampton University?
- Hood College is 67.2% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.2% higher at Hood than Hampton University ($43,800.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hood College than Hampton University ($23,624 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampton University are 4.7% lower than costs at Hood College ($12,986 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Hampton University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 148.3% larger than aid received Hampton University ($34,047 vs. $13,710)
Hood vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or Hood .
- Accepted freshman Hood students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- Hood has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
Hood vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood or Hampton 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 Hampton University and Hood.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Hampton University (68% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $400 more per year than Hampton University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $46,900)
- Hampton University and Hood graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hampton University and Hood graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/