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Overview |
Hood | Wingate University | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Wingate, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 3,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | wingate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | Wingate University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $40,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $40,706 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $18,823 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $36,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Hood | Wingate University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 20,292 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 17,482 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 4.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Hood | Wingate University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | Wingate University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Hood | Wingate University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Hood | Wingate University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Hood | Wingate University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wingate University is larger than than Hood based on total student enrollment (3,396 students vs. 2,056 students)
Hood vs. Wingate University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or Wingate University?
- Hood College is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Wingate University for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $40,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Hood than Wingate University ($43,800.00 vs. $40,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wingate University than Hood ($18,823 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wingate University are 30.2% lower than costs at Hood College ($10,444 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Wingate University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 6.5% larger than aid received Hood College ($36,262 vs. $34,047)
Hood vs. Wingate University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or Wingate University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wingate University or Hood .
- Accepted freshman Hood students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Wingate University (3.33)
- Wingate University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Hood (77.9%)
Hood vs. Wingate University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood or Wingate 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 Wingate University and Hood.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Wingate University (68% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Wingate University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Hood graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $47,300)
- Wingate University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hood graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wingate University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Hood graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wingate University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/