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Overview |
Alaska Pacific University | Hood | ||
| Location | Anchorage, AK | Frederick, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 595 | 2,056 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alaskapacific.edu | hood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alaska Pacific University | Hood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,350 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,350 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,300 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,388 | $23,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,549 | $34,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alaska Pacific University | Hood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 434 | 3,000 | ||
| Admitted | 431 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.3% | 77.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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, 2025 |
Academics |
Alaska Pacific University | Hood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alaska Pacific University | Hood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alaska Pacific University | Hood | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 20% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Alaska Pacific University | Hood | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Alaska Pacific 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
- Hood College is larger than than Alaska Pacific University based on total student enrollment (2,056 students vs. 595 students)
Alaska Pacific University vs. Hood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alaska Pacific University or Hood?
- Hood College is 115.2% more expensive to attend than Alaska Pacific University for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $20,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.2% higher at Hood than Alaska Pacific University ($43,800.00 vs. $20,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alaska Pacific University than Hood ($22,388 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alaska Pacific University are 63.9% lower than costs at Hood College ($8,300 vs. $13,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alaska Pacific University as Hood College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 171.3% larger than aid received Alaska Pacific University ($34,047 vs. $12,549)
Alaska Pacific University vs. Hood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alaska Pacific University or Hood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hood or Alaska Pacific University .
- Alaska Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Hood (77.9%)
Alaska Pacific University vs. Hood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alaska Pacific 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 Alaska Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Alaska Pacific University (68% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Alaska Pacific University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $45,600)
- Alaska Pacific University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Hood graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Alaska Pacific University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Hood graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alaska Pacific University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/