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Overview |
Hood | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #832 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Hood | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hood | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Hood | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Hood | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Hood | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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
- Hood College is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (2,056 students vs. 1,481 students)
Hood vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or West Virginia University Tech?
- Hood College is 458.1% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.7% higher at Hood than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($43,800.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Hood ($9,529 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 16.5% lower than costs at Hood College ($11,676 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 285.6% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($34,047 vs. $8,830)
Hood vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Hood .
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Hood (3.41)
- Hood has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Hood vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and Hood.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (68% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $3,300 more per year than Hood graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $47,300)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Hood graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Hood graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/