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Overview |
Hood | ECSU | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 2,149 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | ecsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $8,727 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $4,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $8,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Hood | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 3,927 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 2,912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | |||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Hood | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
Hood | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 74% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Hood | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Hood | ECSU | ||
| 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
- Elizabeth City State University is larger than than Hood based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 2,056 students)
Hood vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or ECSU?
- Hood College is 4,280% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 776% higher at Hood than Elizabeth City State University ($43,800.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Hood ($4,120 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 55.8% lower than costs at Hood College ($8,727 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Elizabeth City State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 283.5% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($34,047 vs. $8,877)
Hood vs. ECSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or Hood .
- Accepted freshman Hood students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at ECSU (3.16)
- Hood has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than ECSU (74.2%)
Hood vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood or ECSU? 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 ECSU and Hood.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Elizabeth City State University (68% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $16,600 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $30,700)
- Elizabeth City State University students graduate with a $875 lower median federal student loan debt than Hood graduates. ($26,125 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Hood graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/