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Overview |
Hood | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Hood | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.69 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hood | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hood | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Hood | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Hood | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| 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
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than Hood based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 2,056 students)
Hood vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 19.8% more expensive to attend than Hood for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Hood College ($52,490.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hood College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($23,624 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 23.5% lower than costs at Hood College ($11,010 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 3.8% larger than aid received Gustavus Adolphus College ($34,047 vs. $32,808)
Hood vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or Gustavus Adolphus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gustavus Adolphus College or Hood .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Hood (3.41)
- Hood has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Hood vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood or Gustavus Adolphus College? 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 Gustavus Adolphus College and Hood.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Hood College (82% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $9,000 more per year than Hood graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $47,300)
- Gustavus Adolphus College and Hood graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gustavus Adolphus College and Hood graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hood students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/