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Overview |
Hood | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 1,025 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Multiple Protestant Denomination | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | htu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $12,569 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $12,569 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $8,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $21,069 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $4,458 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Hood | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 1,885 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 979 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 51.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 2.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1000 | |||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Hood | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Hood | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 67% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Hood | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Hood | Huston-Tillotson 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
- Hood College is larger than than Huston-Tillotson University based on total student enrollment (2,056 students vs. 1,025 students)
Hood vs. Huston-Tillotson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or Huston-Tillotson University?
- Hood College is 248.5% more expensive to attend than Huston-Tillotson University for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $12,569.00)
- Out of state tuition is 248.5% higher at Hood than Huston Tillotson University ($43,800.00 vs. $12,569.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Huston Tillotson University than Hood ($21,069 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Huston Tillotson University are 61% lower than costs at Hood College ($8,449 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Huston Tillotson University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 663.7% larger than aid received Huston Tillotson University ($34,047 vs. $4,458)
Hood vs. Huston-Tillotson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or Huston-Tillotson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Huston-Tillotson University or Hood .
- Accepted freshman Hood students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Huston-Tillotson University (2.92)
- Hood has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than Huston-Tillotson University (51.9%)
Hood vs. Huston-Tillotson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood or Huston-Tillotson 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 Huston-Tillotson University and Hood.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Huston Tillotson University (68% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $14,300 more per year than Huston-Tillotson University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $33,000)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Huston-Tillotson University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/