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Overview |
Hood | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,078 | 11,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,120 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,120 | $18,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,250 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,462 | $9,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,535 | $12,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Hood | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,287 | 6,499 | ||
| Admitted | 2,568 | 6,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1130 | |||
| 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 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Hood | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
Hood | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Hood | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Hood | Marshall 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
- Marshall University is larger than than Hood based on total student enrollment (11,027 students vs. 2,078 students)
Hood vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or Marshall University?
- Hood College is 512% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($45,120.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141% higher at Hood than Marshall University ($45,120.00 vs. $18,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Hood ($9,734 vs. $23,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marshall University are 10.9% lower than costs at Hood College ($12,852 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Marshall University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 195.5% larger than aid received Marshall University ($35,535 vs. $12,024)
Hood vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Hood .
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Hood (3.41)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Hood (78.1%)
Hood vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood or Marshall 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 Marshall University and Hood.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Marshall University (68% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $7,100 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $3,866 lower median federal student loan debt than Hood graduates. ($23,134 vs. $27,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Hood graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/