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Overview |
Hood | CSE | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Morristown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 1,122 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | cse.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | CSE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $21,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $29,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Hood | CSE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 1,966 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 1,414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 71.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 | CSE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | CSE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hood | CSE | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
Hood | CSE | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Hood | CSE | ||
| 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 CSE based on total student enrollment (2,056 students vs. 1,122 students)
Hood vs. CSE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or CSE?
- Hood College is 33.1% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.1% higher at Hood than College of Saint Elizabeth ($43,800.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than Hood ($21,689 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 6.7% lower than costs at Hood College ($12,744 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than College of Saint Elizabeth (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 13.9% larger than aid received College of Saint Elizabeth ($34,047 vs. $29,905)
Hood vs. CSE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or CSE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSE or Hood .
- Accepted freshman Hood students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at CSE (3.12)
- Hood has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than CSE (71.9%)
Hood vs. CSE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood or CSE? 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 CSE and Hood.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than College of Saint Elizabeth (68% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $1,800 more per year than CSE graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $45,500)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hood graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CSE graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hood graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/