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Overview |
Hood | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Pembroke, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 7,666 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #978 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | uncp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $11,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $8,208 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $6,619 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Hood | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 3,420 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 3,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1140 | |||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hood | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $35,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $217 |
Diversity |
Hood | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Hood | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Hood | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
| 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
- University of North Carolina at Pembroke is larger than than Hood based on total student enrollment (7,666 students vs. 2,056 students)
Hood vs. University of North Carolina at Pembroke Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or University of North Carolina at Pembroke?
- Hood College is 4,280% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Pembroke for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 776% higher at Hood than University of North Carolina at Pembroke ($43,800.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Pembroke than Hood ($8,208 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Pembroke are 23.1% lower than costs at Hood College ($11,052 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than University of North Carolina at Pembroke (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 414.4% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Pembroke ($34,047 vs. $6,619)
Hood vs. University of North Carolina at Pembroke Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or University of North Carolina at Pembroke? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of North Carolina at Pembroke or Hood .
- Accepted freshman University of North Carolina at Pembroke students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Hood (3.41)
- University of North Carolina at Pembroke has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Hood (77.9%)
Hood vs. University of North Carolina at Pembroke Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood or University of North Carolina at Pembroke? 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 University of North Carolina at Pembroke and Hood.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than University of North Carolina at Pembroke (68% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $11,800 more per year than University of North Carolina at Pembroke graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $35,500)
- University of North Carolina at Pembroke students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hood graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of North Carolina at Pembroke graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Hood graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Carolina at Pembroke students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/