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Overview |
Hood | Lakeland University | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Plymouth, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 2,406 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | lakeland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | Lakeland University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $10,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $21,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $23,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Hood | Lakeland University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 1,230 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 |
Academics |
Hood | Lakeland University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | Lakeland University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,458 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Hood | Lakeland University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Hood | Lakeland University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Hood | Lakeland University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lakeland University is larger than than Hood based on total student enrollment (2,406 students vs. 2,056 students)
Hood vs. Lakeland University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or Lakeland University?
- Hood College is 44.1% more expensive to attend than Lakeland University for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.1% higher at Hood than Lakeland University ($43,800.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lakeland University than Hood ($21,611 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lakeland University are 26.2% lower than costs at Hood College ($10,778 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Lakeland University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 42.7% larger than aid received Lakeland University ($34,047 vs. $23,855)
Hood vs. Lakeland University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or Lakeland University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lakeland University or Hood .
- Accepted freshman Hood students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Lakeland University (3.0)
- Lakeland University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Hood (77.9%)
Hood vs. Lakeland University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood or Lakeland 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 Lakeland University and Hood.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Lakeland University (68% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $3,300 more per year than Lakeland University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $44,000)
- Lakeland University students graduate with a $1,542 lower median federal student loan debt than Hood graduates. ($25,458 vs. $27,000)
- Lakeland University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Hood graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lakeland University 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/