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Overview |
Gallaudet University | Hood | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Frederick, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,322 | 2,056 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #572 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gallaudet.edu | hood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gallaudet University | Hood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,512 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,512 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,787 | $23,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,648 | $34,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Gallaudet University | Hood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 380 | 3,000 | ||
| Admitted | 225 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.2% | 77.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.6% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 752/1089 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Gallaudet University | Hood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gallaudet University | Hood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,541 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gallaudet University | Hood | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Gallaudet University | Hood | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Gallaudet University | Hood | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hood College is larger than than Gallaudet University based on total student enrollment (2,056 students vs. 1,322 students)
Gallaudet University vs. Hood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gallaudet University or Hood?
- Hood College is 165.3% more expensive to attend than Gallaudet University for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $16,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165.3% higher at Hood than Gallaudet University ($43,800.00 vs. $16,512.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gallaudet University than Hood ($13,787 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hood College are 8.8% lower than costs at Gallaudet University ($13,600 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Gallaudet University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 32.7% larger than aid received Gallaudet University ($34,047 vs. $25,648)
Gallaudet University vs. Hood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gallaudet University or Hood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hood or Gallaudet University .
- Accepted freshman Hood students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Gallaudet University (3.3)
- Hood has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than Gallaudet University (59.2%)
Gallaudet University vs. Hood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gallaudet 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 Gallaudet University.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Gallaudet University (68% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $15,600 more per year than Gallaudet University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $31,700)
- Gallaudet University students graduate with a $10,459 lower median federal student loan debt than Hood graduates. ($16,541 vs. $27,000)
- Gallaudet University graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Hood graduates. ($171 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gallaudet University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/