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Overview |
Hood | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Hood | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 850/1100 | |||
| 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 | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hood | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Hood | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Hood | Carlow 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
- Carlow University is larger than than Hood based on total student enrollment (2,104 students vs. 2,056 students)
Hood vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or Carlow University?
- Hood College is 35.2% more expensive to attend than Carlow University for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.2% higher at Hood than Carlow University ($43,800.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than Hood ($17,437 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carlow University are 4.5% lower than costs at Hood College ($13,014 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Carlow University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 27.5% larger than aid received Carlow University ($34,047 vs. $26,713)
Hood vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or Hood .
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Hood (3.41)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Hood (77.9%)
Hood vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood or Carlow 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 Carlow University and Hood.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Carlow University (68% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $41,900)
- Carlow University and Hood graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Carlow University and Hood 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 Carlow University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/