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Overview |
Hood | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Hood | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 813/990 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Hood | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $348 |
Diversity |
Hood | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Hood | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Hood | Virginia Union University | ||
| 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 Virginia Union University based on total student enrollment (2,056 students vs. 1,860 students)
Hood vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or Virginia Union University?
- Hood College is 316% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 316% higher at Hood than Virginia Union University ($43,800.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than Hood ($21,057 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 46.5% lower than costs at Hood College ($9,286 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 296% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($34,047 vs. $8,597)
Hood vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or Virginia Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Union University or Hood .
- Accepted freshman Hood students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Hood (77.9%)
Hood vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood or Virginia Union 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 Virginia Union University and Hood.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Virginia Union University (68% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $14,000 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $33,300)
- Hood College students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $33,750)
- Hood graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($279 vs. $348)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/