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Overview |
Hood | Washington College | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Chestertown, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 955 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | washcoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $50,626 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $50,626 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $13,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $31,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $35,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Hood | Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 2,554 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 1,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | |||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Hood | Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $250 |
Diversity |
Hood | Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Hood | Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Hood | Washington College | ||
| 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 Washington College based on total student enrollment (2,056 students vs. 955 students)
Hood vs. Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or Washington College?
- Washington College is 15.6% more expensive to attend than Hood for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at Washington College than Hood College ($50,626.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hood College than Washington College ($23,624 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hood College are 1.7% lower than costs at Washington College ($13,600 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Washington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 4.8% larger than aid received Hood College ($35,683 vs. $34,047)
Hood vs. Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington College or Hood .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Hood (3.41)
- Hood has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than Washington College (74.7%)
Hood vs. Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood or Washington 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 Washington College and Hood.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Hood College (75% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $3,500 more per year than Hood graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $47,300)
- Washington College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Hood graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- Washington College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Hood graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hood students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/