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Overview |
Hood | Assumption College | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 2,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | assumption.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | Assumption College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $46,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $46,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $14,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $28,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $32,492 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hood | Assumption College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 4,035 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 3,321 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 82.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.45 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hood | Assumption College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | Assumption College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hood | Assumption College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 11% |
Students |
Hood | Assumption College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Hood | Assumption College | ||
| 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
- Assumption College is larger than than Hood based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 2,056 students)
Hood vs. Assumption College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or Assumption College?
- Assumption College is 6.6% more expensive to attend than Hood for in-state tuition ($46,680.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at Assumption College than Hood College ($46,680.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hood College than Assumption College ($23,624 vs. $28,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hood College are 7.1% lower than costs at Assumption College ($13,600 vs. $14,562)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hood College as Assumption College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 4.8% larger than aid received Assumption College ($34,047 vs. $32,492)
Hood vs. Assumption College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or Assumption College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Assumption College or Hood .
- Accepted freshman Assumption College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Hood (3.41)
- Assumption College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Hood (77.9%)
Hood vs. Assumption College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood or Assumption College? 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 Assumption College and Hood.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Assumption College (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $10,500 more per year than Hood graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $47,300)
- Assumption College and Hood graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Assumption College and Hood graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Assumption College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hood students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/