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Overview |
Hood | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hood | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hood | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hood | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Hood | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Hood | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Willamette University based on total student enrollment (2,056 students vs. 1,909 students)
Hood vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 2.7% more expensive to attend than Hood for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Willamette University than Hood College ($45,000.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hood College than Willamette University ($23,624 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hood College are 5.4% lower than costs at Willamette University ($13,600 vs. $14,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hood College as Willamette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 22.9% larger than aid received Willamette University ($34,047 vs. $27,700)
Hood vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Hood .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Hood (3.41)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Hood (77.9%)
Hood vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood or Willamette 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 Willamette University and Hood.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Hood College (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Hood graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $47,300)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hood graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hood graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hood students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/