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Overview |
Hood | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 29% |
Admission |
Hood | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
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| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hood | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Hood | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Hood | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Hood | Wake Forest | ||
| 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
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Hood based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 2,056 students)
Hood vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 39.3% more expensive to attend than Hood for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.3% higher at Wake Forest than Hood College ($61,012.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hood College than Wake Forest ($23,624 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hood College are 22.4% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($13,600 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 59.3% larger than aid received Hood College ($54,233 vs. $34,047)
Hood vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Hood .
- Hood has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Hood vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood or Wake Forest? 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 Wake Forest and Hood.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Hood College (88% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $29,900 more per year than Hood graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $47,300)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hood graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Hood graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hood students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/