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Overview |
Hood | WVSU | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Hood | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Hood | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
Hood | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Hood | WVSU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Hood based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 2,056 students)
Hood vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or WVSU?
- Hood College is 439.3% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 217.2% higher at Hood than West Virginia State University ($43,800.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Hood ($11,684 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 11.3% lower than costs at Hood College ($12,214 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 259.1% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($34,047 vs. $9,482)
Hood vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Hood .
- Accepted freshman Hood students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Hood (77.9%)
Hood vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Hood.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than West Virginia State University (68% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $14,600 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Hood graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Hood graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/