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Overview |
Hood | Salisbury | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Salisbury, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 7,123 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | salisbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | Salisbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $7,556 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $18,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $12,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $19,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $6,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Hood | Salisbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 8,108 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 7,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hood | Salisbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | Salisbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,153 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $208 |
Diversity |
Hood | Salisbury | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Hood | Salisbury | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Hood | Salisbury | ||
| 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
- Salisbury University is larger than than Hood based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 2,056 students)
Hood vs. Salisbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or Salisbury?
- Hood College is 479.7% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.9% higher at Hood than Salisbury University ($43,800.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Hood ($19,756 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 4.7% lower than costs at Hood College ($12,990 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Salisbury University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 392.2% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($34,047 vs. $6,917)
Hood vs. Salisbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or Salisbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salisbury or Hood .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Hood (3.41)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Hood (77.9%)
Hood vs. Salisbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood or Salisbury? 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 Salisbury and Hood.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Salisbury University (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Hood graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $47,300)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,847 lower median federal student loan debt than Hood graduates. ($20,153 vs. $27,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Hood graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/