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Overview |
Hood | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 809 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Hood | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 64.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 15.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Hood | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 22% |
Students |
Hood | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Hood | St. Andrews University | ||
| 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 St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (2,056 students vs. 809 students)
Hood vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or St. Andrews University?
- Hood College is 53.1% more expensive to attend than St. Andrews University for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.1% higher at Hood than St. Andrews University ($43,800.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hood College than St. Andrews University ($23,624 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Andrews University are 18.5% lower than costs at Hood College ($11,480 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than St. Andrews University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 100% larger than aid received St. Andrews University ($34,047 vs. $17,026)
Hood vs. St. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or St. Andrews University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Andrews University or Hood .
- Accepted freshman Hood students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at St. Andrews University (3.13)
- Hood has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than St. Andrews University (64.8%)
Hood vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood or St. Andrews 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 St. Andrews University and Hood.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than St. Andrews University (68% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $10,900 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $36,400)
- St. Andrews University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hood graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- St. Andrews University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Hood graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/