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Overview |
Hood | TC | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,078 | 644 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,120 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,120 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,250 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,462 | $10,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,535 | $10,182 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Hood | TC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,287 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,568 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 2.9 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Hood | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $320 |
Diversity |
Hood | TC | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Hood | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Hood | TC | ||
| 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 TC based on total student enrollment (2,078 students vs. 644 students)
Hood vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or TC?
- Hood College is 449.7% more expensive to attend than TC for in-state tuition ($45,120.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 449.7% higher at Hood than Texas College ($45,120.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than Hood ($10,901 vs. $23,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 78.1% lower than costs at Hood College ($8,000 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Texas College (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 249% larger than aid received Texas College ($35,535 vs. $10,182)
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or Hood .
- Accepted freshman Hood students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at TC (2.9)
Hood vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood or TC? 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 TC and Hood.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Texas College (68% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $19,500 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $27,800)
- Hood College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Hood graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/