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Overview |
Maine College of Art | Hood | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Frederick, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 436 | 2,056 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meca.edu | hood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maine College of Art | Hood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,440 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,395 | $23,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,227 | $34,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Maine College of Art | Hood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 649 | 3,000 | ||
| Admitted | 480 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 77.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Maine College of Art | Hood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maine College of Art | Hood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Maine College of Art | Hood | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Maine College of Art | Hood | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Maine College of Art | Hood | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Hood College is larger than than Maine College of Art based on total student enrollment (2,056 students vs. 436 students)
Maine College of Art vs. Hood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maine College of Art or Hood?
- Hood College is 12% more expensive to attend than Maine College of Art for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at Hood than Maine College of Art ($43,800.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hood College than Maine College of Art ($23,624 vs. $35,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hood College are 6.2% lower than costs at Maine College of Art ($13,600 vs. $14,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maine College of Art as Hood College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 68.3% larger than aid received Maine College of Art ($34,047 vs. $20,227)
Maine College of Art vs. Hood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maine College of Art or Hood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hood or Maine College of Art .
- Hood has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than Maine College of Art (74%)
Maine College of Art vs. Hood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maine College of Art or Hood? 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 Hood and Maine College of Art.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Maine College of Art (68% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $15,700 more per year than Maine College of Art graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $31,600)
- Hood College and Maine College of Art graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hood College and Maine College of Art graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maine College of Art students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/