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Overview |
Hood | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Hood | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hood | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $332 |
Diversity |
Hood | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Hood | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Hood | Claflin 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
- Hood College is larger than than Claflin University based on total student enrollment (2,056 students vs. 1,830 students)
Hood vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or Claflin University?
- Hood College is 165.8% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165.8% higher at Hood than Claflin University ($43,800.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than Hood ($19,951 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 43.5% lower than costs at Hood College ($9,480 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Claflin University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 148.4% larger than aid received Claflin University ($34,047 vs. $13,707)
Hood vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Hood .
- Accepted freshman Hood students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Hood (77.9%)
Hood vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood or Claflin 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 Claflin University and Hood.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Claflin University (68% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $16,600 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $30,700)
- Hood College students graduate with a $5,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,184)
- Hood graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($279 vs. $332)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/