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Overview |
Hood | McDaniel College | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Westminster, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,078 | 2,882 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | mcdaniel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | McDaniel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,120 | $48,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,120 | $48,672 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,250 | $12,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,462 | $23,088 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,535 | $39,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hood | McDaniel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,287 | 3,856 | ||
| Admitted | 2,568 | 3,223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 83.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.64 | ||
| 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 | McDaniel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | McDaniel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hood | McDaniel College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 32% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Hood | McDaniel College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Hood | McDaniel 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
- McDaniel College is larger than than Hood based on total student enrollment (2,882 students vs. 2,078 students)
Hood vs. McDaniel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or McDaniel College?
- McDaniel College is 7.9% more expensive to attend than Hood for in-state tuition ($48,672.00 vs. $45,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at McDaniel College than Hood College ($48,672.00 vs. $45,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McDaniel College than Hood ($23,088 vs. $23,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McDaniel College are 13.1% lower than costs at Hood College ($12,594 vs. $14,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hood College as McDaniel College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 12.5% larger than aid received Hood College ($39,979 vs. $35,535)
Hood vs. McDaniel College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or McDaniel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McDaniel College or Hood .
- Accepted freshman McDaniel College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Hood (3.41)
- McDaniel College has a higher acceptance rate (83.6%) than Hood (78.1%)
Hood vs. McDaniel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood or McDaniel 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 McDaniel College and Hood.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than Hood College (74% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $6,100 more per year than Hood graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $47,300)
- McDaniel College and Hood graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- McDaniel College and Hood graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hood students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/