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Overview |
Hood | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 14,385 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $12,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $17,359 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $15,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $9,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Hood | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 11,570 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 9,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | |||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hood | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Hood | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Hood | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Hood | Cleveland State | ||
| 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
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Hood based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 2,056 students)
Hood vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or Cleveland State?
- Hood College is 260.7% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.3% higher at Hood than Cleveland State University ($43,800.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Hood ($15,719 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hood College are 4.4% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($13,600 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 260.8% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($34,047 vs. $9,436)
Hood vs. Cleveland State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or Hood .
- Accepted freshman Hood students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Hood (77.9%)
Hood vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood or Cleveland State? 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 Cleveland State and Hood.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Cleveland State University (68% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $3,100 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hood graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Hood graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/