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Overview |
Hood | Finlandia University | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Hancock, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 450 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | finlandia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | Finlandia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $25,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $25,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $9,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $20,539 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $15,722 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hood | Finlandia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 1,385 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 922 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 2.89 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hood | Finlandia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | Finlandia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hood | Finlandia University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 15% |
Students |
Hood | Finlandia University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Hood | Finlandia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hood College is larger than than Finlandia University based on total student enrollment (2,056 students vs. 450 students)
Hood vs. Finlandia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or Finlandia University?
- Hood College is 72.8% more expensive to attend than Finlandia University for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $25,346.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.8% higher at Hood than Finlandia University ($43,800.00 vs. $25,346.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Finlandia University than Hood ($20,539 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Finlandia University are 36.3% lower than costs at Hood College ($9,978 vs. $13,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hood College as Finlandia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 116.6% larger than aid received Finlandia University ($34,047 vs. $15,722)
Hood vs. Finlandia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or Finlandia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Finlandia University or Hood .
- Accepted freshman Hood students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Finlandia University (2.89)
- Hood has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than Finlandia University (66.6%)
Hood vs. Finlandia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood or Finlandia 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 Finlandia University and Hood.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Finlandia University (68% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $10,200 more per year than Finlandia University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $37,100)
- Finlandia University and Hood graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Finlandia University and Hood graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Finlandia University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/