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Overview |
Hood | Allen University | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | allenuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | Allen University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $12,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $12,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $8,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $13,774 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $11,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Hood | Allen University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 3,123 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 1,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 43.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 12.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hood | Allen University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | Allen University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $24,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $37,119 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $383 |
Diversity |
Hood | Allen University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Hood | Allen University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Hood | Allen University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hood College is larger than than Allen University based on total student enrollment (2,056 students vs. 657 students)
Hood vs. Allen University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or Allen University?
- Hood College is 249.3% more expensive to attend than Allen University for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 249.3% higher at Hood than Allen University ($43,800.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen University than Hood ($13,774 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen University are 58.4% lower than costs at Hood College ($8,584 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Allen University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 202.2% larger than aid received Allen University ($34,047 vs. $11,268)
Hood vs. Allen University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or Allen University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allen University or Hood .
- Hood has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than Allen University (43.4%)
Hood vs. Allen University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood or Allen University? 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 Allen University and Hood.
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $23,000 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $24,300)
- Hood College students graduate with a $10,119 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $37,119)
- Hood graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($279 vs. $383)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/