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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Hood College | Towson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hood | TU | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Towson, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 19,793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | towson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | TU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $7,238 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $23,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $13,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $14,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $11,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Hood | TU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 17,770 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 13,967 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | |||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hood | TU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | TU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $183 |
Diversity |
Hood | TU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Hood | TU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Hood | TU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Hood based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 2,056 students)
Hood vs. TU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or TU?
- Hood College is 505.1% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.5% higher at Hood than Towson University ($43,800.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Hood ($14,443 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hood College are 0.3% lower than costs at Towson University ($13,600 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Towson University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 198.3% larger than aid received Towson University ($34,047 vs. $11,415)
Hood vs. TU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or TU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TU or Hood .
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Hood (3.41)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Hood (77.9%)
Hood vs. TU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood or TU? 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 TU and Hood.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Towson University (68% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Hood graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $47,300)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Hood graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Hood graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/