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Overview |
Hood | City Tech | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 13,087 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | City Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $6,406 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $8,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Hood | City Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 21,335 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 17,452 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Hood | City Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | City Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $10,613 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $109 |
Diversity |
Hood | City Tech | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Hood | City Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Hood | City Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than Hood based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 2,056 students)
Hood vs. City Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or City Tech?
- Hood College is 532% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 194.4% higher at Hood than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($43,800.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Hood ($6,406 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hood College are 31.8% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($13,600 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than CUNY New York City College of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 287% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($34,047 vs. $8,797)
Hood vs. City Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or City Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City Tech or Hood .
- City Tech has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Hood (77.9%)
Hood vs. City Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood or City Tech? 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 City Tech and Hood.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (68% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $4,300 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $16,387 lower median federal student loan debt than Hood graduates. ($10,613 vs. $27,000)
- City Tech graduates are paying $170 less per month on federal student loans than Hood graduates. ($109 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech 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/