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Overview |
Hood | Central State University | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 5,434 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | centralstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | Central State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $5,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $7,176 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $10,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $6,943 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Hood | Central State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 3,814 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 3,388 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 770/950 | |||
| 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 | Central State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | Central State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $27,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 16% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $403 |
Diversity |
Hood | Central State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Hood | Central State University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Hood | Central State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central State University is larger than than Hood based on total student enrollment (5,434 students vs. 2,056 students)
Hood vs. Central State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or Central State University?
- Hood College is 746.2% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 510.4% higher at Hood than Central State University ($43,800.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than Hood ($10,194 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central State University are 24.8% lower than costs at Hood College ($10,900 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Central State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 390.4% larger than aid received Central State University ($34,047 vs. $6,943)
Hood vs. Central State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or Central State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central State University or Hood .
- Accepted freshman Hood students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Central State University (2.8)
- Central State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Hood (77.9%)
Hood vs. Central State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood or Central State 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 Central State University and Hood.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Central State University (68% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $20,100 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $27,200)
- Hood College students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $39,000)
- Hood graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($279 vs. $403)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/