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Overview |
Delaware State University | Hood | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Frederick, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,828 | 2,078 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #925 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | desu.edu | hood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware State University | Hood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,544 | $45,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $45,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,634 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,555 | $23,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,842 | $35,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Delaware State University | Hood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,542 | 3,287 | ||
| Admitted | 4,651 | 2,568 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.2% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Delaware State University | Hood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware State University | Hood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
Delaware State University | Hood | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 11% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Delaware State University | Hood | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Delaware State University | Hood | ||
| 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
- Delaware State University is larger than than Hood based on total student enrollment (5,828 students vs. 2,078 students)
Delaware State University vs. Hood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware State University or Hood?
- Hood College is 428.1% more expensive to attend than Delaware State University for in-state tuition ($45,120.00 vs. $8,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144.2% higher at Hood than Delaware State University ($45,120.00 vs. $18,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delaware State University than Hood ($15,555 vs. $23,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delaware State University are 4.5% lower than costs at Hood College ($13,634 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Delaware State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 200.1% larger than aid received Delaware State University ($35,535 vs. $11,842)
Delaware State University vs. Hood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware State University or Hood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hood or Delaware State University .
- Accepted freshman Hood students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Delaware State University (3.09)
- Hood has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Delaware State University (61.7%)
Delaware State University vs. Hood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware State 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 Delaware State University.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Delaware State University (68% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $10,700 more per year than Delaware State University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $36,600)
- Hood College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware State University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- Hood graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware State University graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delaware State University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/