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Overview |
Hood | Paul Quinn College | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 938 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | pqc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | Paul Quinn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $7,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $7,398 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $7,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $8,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $12,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Hood | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 2,048 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 1,173 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 57.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 855/1015 | |||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hood | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | Paul Quinn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 5% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $29,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 17% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Hood | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Hood | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Hood | Paul Quinn 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
- Hood College is larger than than Paul Quinn College based on total student enrollment (2,056 students vs. 938 students)
Hood vs. Paul Quinn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or Paul Quinn College?
- Hood College is 492.1% more expensive to attend than Paul Quinn College for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $7,398.00)
- Out of state tuition is 492.1% higher at Hood than Paul Quinn College ($43,800.00 vs. $7,398.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paul Quinn College than Hood ($8,994 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paul Quinn College are 77.8% lower than costs at Hood College ($7,650 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Paul Quinn College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 180.2% larger than aid received Paul Quinn College ($34,047 vs. $12,150)
Hood vs. Paul Quinn College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or Paul Quinn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Quinn College or Hood .
- Accepted freshman Hood students have a 0.81 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Paul Quinn College (2.6)
- Hood has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than Paul Quinn College (57.3%)
Hood vs. Paul Quinn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood or Paul Quinn 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 Paul Quinn College and Hood.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Paul Quinn College (68% vs. 5%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $18,000 more per year than Paul Quinn College graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $29,300)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Quinn College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/