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Overview |
Hood | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,078 | 7,965 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,120 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,120 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,250 | $14,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,462 | $13,884 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,535 | $12,449 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Hood | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,287 | 14,192 | ||
| Admitted | 2,568 | 12,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1100 | |||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hood | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $320 |
Diversity |
Hood | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Hood | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Hood | North Carolina Central 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
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than Hood based on total student enrollment (7,965 students vs. 2,078 students)
Hood vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or North Carolina Central University?
- Hood College is 1,110.3% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($45,120.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.1% higher at Hood than North Carolina Central University ($45,120.00 vs. $16,764.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than Hood ($13,884 vs. $23,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hood College are 3.6% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($14,250 vs. $14,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than North Carolina Central University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 185.4% larger than aid received North Carolina Central University ($35,535 vs. $12,449)
Hood vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or North Carolina Central University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Central University or Hood .
- Accepted freshman Hood students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Hood (78.1%)
Hood vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood or North Carolina Central 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 North Carolina Central University and Hood.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than North Carolina Central University (68% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $12,100 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $35,200)
- Hood College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Hood graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/