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Overview |
Stillman College | Hood | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Frederick, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 744 | 2,056 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stillman.edu | hood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stillman College | Hood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,548 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,548 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,054 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,574 | $23,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,049 | $34,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Stillman College | Hood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,791 | 3,000 | ||
| Admitted | 1,156 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.5% | 77.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Stillman College | Hood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stillman College | Hood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $351 | $279 |
Diversity |
Stillman College | Hood | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Stillman College | Hood | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Stillman College | 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
- Hood College is larger than than Stillman College based on total student enrollment (2,056 students vs. 744 students)
Stillman College vs. Hood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stillman College or Hood?
- Hood College is 358.7% more expensive to attend than Stillman College for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $9,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 358.7% higher at Hood than Stillman College ($43,800.00 vs. $9,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stillman College than Hood ($15,574 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stillman College are 35.3% lower than costs at Hood College ($10,054 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Stillman College (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 182.6% larger than aid received Stillman College ($34,047 vs. $12,049)
Stillman College vs. Hood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stillman College or Hood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hood or Stillman College .
- Accepted freshman Hood students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Stillman College (2.9)
- Hood has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than Stillman College (64.5%)
Stillman College vs. Hood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stillman College 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 Stillman College.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Stillman College (68% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $17,800 more per year than Stillman College graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $29,500)
- Hood College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stillman College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $34,000)
- Hood graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Stillman College graduates. ($279 vs. $351)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stillman College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/