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Overview |
Stetson University | Hood | ||
| Location | DeLand, FL | Frederick, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,928 | 2,056 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #462 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stetson.edu | hood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stetson University | Hood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,960 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,960 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,756 | $23,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,150 | $34,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Stetson University | Hood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,344 | 3,000 | ||
| Admitted | 6,889 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 77.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.7% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1305 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stetson University | Hood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Stetson University | Hood | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Stetson University | Hood | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Stetson University | Hood | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stetson University is larger than than Hood based on total student enrollment (3,928 students vs. 2,056 students)
Stetson University vs. Hood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stetson University or Hood?
- Stetson University is 18.6% more expensive to attend than Hood for in-state tuition ($51,960.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at Stetson University than Hood College ($51,960.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hood College than Stetson University ($23,624 vs. $25,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hood College are 12.4% lower than costs at Stetson University ($13,600 vs. $15,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University as Hood College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 23.8% larger than aid received Hood College ($42,150 vs. $34,047)
Stetson University vs. Hood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stetson University or Hood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hood or Stetson University .
- Accepted freshman Stetson University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Hood (3.41)
- Stetson University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Hood (77.9%)
Stetson University vs. Hood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stetson University or Hood? 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 Hood and Stetson University.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Stetson University (68% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Stetson University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $45,400)
- Hood College and Stetson University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hood College and Stetson University 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 Stetson 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/