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Overview |
Hood | Bennett College | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 168 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | bennett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | Bennett College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $16,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $16,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $9,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $20,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $14,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hood | Bennett College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 1,042 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 44.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 2.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hood | Bennett College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | Bennett College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $32,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $37,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $382 |
Diversity |
Hood | Bennett College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 11% |
Students |
Hood | Bennett College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Hood | Bennett College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hood College is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (2,056 students vs. 168 students)
Hood vs. Bennett College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or Bennett College?
- Hood College is 173.7% more expensive to attend than Bennett College for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173.7% higher at Hood than Bennett College for Women ($43,800.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennett College for Women than Hood ($20,545 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 49.5% lower than costs at Hood College ($9,100 vs. $13,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hood College as Bennett College for Women (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 127% larger than aid received Bennett College for Women ($34,047 vs. $14,996)
Hood vs. Bennett College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or Bennett College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennett College or Hood .
- Accepted freshman Hood students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- Hood has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Hood vs. Bennett College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood or Bennett 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 Bennett College and Hood.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Bennett College for Women (68% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $14,900 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $32,400)
- Hood College students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $37,000)
- Hood graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($279 vs. $382)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/