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Overview |
Holy Names University | Hood | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Frederick, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 959 | 2,056 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hnu.edu | hood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Names University | Hood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,579 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,579 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,274 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,065 | $23,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,236 | $34,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Names University | Hood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 921 | 3,000 | ||
| Admitted | 921 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 77.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 |
Holy Names University | Hood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Names University | Hood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Names University | Hood | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Holy Names University | Hood | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Holy Names 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 Holy Names University based on total student enrollment (2,056 students vs. 959 students)
Holy Names University vs. Hood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Names University or Hood?
- Hood College is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Holy Names University for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $41,579.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at Hood than Holy Names University ($43,800.00 vs. $41,579.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Names University than Hood ($23,065 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hood College are 5% lower than costs at Holy Names University ($13,600 vs. $14,274)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Holy Names University as Hood College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 2.4% larger than aid received Holy Names University ($34,047 vs. $33,236)
Holy Names University vs. Hood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Names University or Hood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hood or Holy Names University .
- Accepted freshman Hood students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Holy Names University (3.35)
- Holy Names University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Hood (77.9%)
Holy Names University vs. Hood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Names 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 Holy Names University.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Holy Names University (68% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Holy Names University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Hood graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $47,300)
- Hood College and Holy Names University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hood College and Holy Names 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 Holy Names University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/