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Overview |
Hood | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 487 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | pnca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $17,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $44,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $20,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Hood | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 471 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 445 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 94.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Hood | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 12% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Hood | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Hood | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Hood College is larger than than Pacific Northwest College of Art based on total student enrollment (2,056 students vs. 487 students)
Hood vs. Pacific Northwest College of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or Pacific Northwest College of Art?
- Pacific Northwest College of Art is 2.7% more expensive to attend than Hood for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Pacific Northwest College of Art than Hood College ($45,000.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hood College than Pacific Northwest College of Art ($23,624 vs. $44,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hood College are 31.2% lower than costs at Pacific Northwest College of Art ($13,600 vs. $17,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Pacific Northwest College of Art (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 67.6% larger than aid received Pacific Northwest College of Art ($34,047 vs. $20,309)
Hood vs. Pacific Northwest College of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or Pacific Northwest College of Art? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific Northwest College of Art or Hood .
- Pacific Northwest College of Art has a higher acceptance rate (94.5%) than Hood (77.9%)
Hood vs. Pacific Northwest College of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood or Pacific Northwest College of Art? 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 Pacific Northwest College of Art and Hood.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Pacific Northwest College of Art (68% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $17,400 more per year than Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $29,900)
- Hood College students graduate with a $981 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,981)
- Hood graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific Northwest College of Art students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/