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Overview |
Hood | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Bloomsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 7,739 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | bloomu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $10,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Hood | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | |||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hood | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hood | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Hood | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Hood | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| 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
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Hood based on total student enrollment (7,739 students vs. 2,056 students)
Hood vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania?
- Hood College is 467.7% more expensive to attend than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.1% higher at Hood than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($43,800.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania are 26.9% lower than costs at Hood College ($10,718 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is ?% larger than aid received Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($34,047 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania or Hood .
- Accepted freshman Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Hood (3.41)
Hood vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania? 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 Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and Hood.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $200 more per year than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $47,100)
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hood graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hood graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/