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Overview |
Hood | Shaw University | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 1,067 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | shawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | Shaw University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $11,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $11,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $8,514 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $14,204 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $15,548 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Hood | Shaw University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 2,435 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 1,486 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 61% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Hood | Shaw University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | Shaw University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $29,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $38,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $392 |
Diversity |
Hood | Shaw University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 58% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 39% |
Students |
Hood | Shaw University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Hood | Shaw University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hood College is larger than than Shaw University based on total student enrollment (2,056 students vs. 1,067 students)
Hood vs. Shaw University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or Shaw University?
- Hood College is 270.9% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 270.9% higher at Hood than Shaw University ($43,800.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than Hood ($14,204 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 59.7% lower than costs at Hood College ($8,514 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Shaw University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 119% larger than aid received Shaw University ($34,047 vs. $15,548)
Hood vs. Shaw University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or Shaw University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shaw University or Hood .
- Accepted freshman Hood students have a 0.81 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
- Hood has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than Shaw University (61%)
Hood vs. Shaw University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood or Shaw 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 Shaw University and Hood.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Shaw University (68% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $18,300 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $29,000)
- Hood College students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $38,000)
- Hood graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($279 vs. $392)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/