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Overview |
Hood | Stevenson University | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Stevenson, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 3,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | stevenson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | Stevenson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $36,036 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $36,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $14,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $27,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $28,258 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hood | Stevenson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 4,793 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 4,031 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Stevenson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | Stevenson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $52,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hood | Stevenson University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Hood | Stevenson University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Hood | Stevenson 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
- Stevenson University is larger than than Hood based on total student enrollment (3,483 students vs. 2,056 students)
Hood vs. Stevenson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or Stevenson University?
- Hood College is 21.5% more expensive to attend than Stevenson University for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $36,036.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at Hood than Stevenson University ($43,800.00 vs. $36,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hood College than Stevenson University ($23,624 vs. $27,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hood College are 6.5% lower than costs at Stevenson University ($13,600 vs. $14,480)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hood College as Stevenson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 20.5% larger than aid received Stevenson University ($34,047 vs. $28,258)
Hood vs. Stevenson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or Stevenson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stevenson University or Hood .
- Accepted freshman Hood students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Stevenson University (3.1)
- Stevenson University has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Hood (77.9%)
Hood vs. Stevenson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood or Stevenson 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 Stevenson University and Hood.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Stevenson University (68% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Stevenson University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Hood graduates after ten years. ($52,100 vs. $47,300)
- Stevenson University and Hood graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Stevenson University and Hood graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stevenson University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/