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Overview |
Moody | Hood | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Frederick, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,410 | 2,056 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moody.edu | hood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Moody | Hood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,680 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,680 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,368 | $23,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,560 | $34,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Moody | Hood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 324 | 3,000 | ||
| Admitted | 305 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 77.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 57% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Moody | Hood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Moody | Hood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Moody | Hood | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 5% |
Students |
Moody | Hood | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Moody | Hood | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Moody Bible Institute is larger than than Hood based on total student enrollment (2,410 students vs. 2,056 students)
Moody vs. Hood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Moody or Hood?
- Hood College is 220.2% more expensive to attend than Moody for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $13,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 220.2% higher at Hood than Moody Bible Institute ($43,800.00 vs. $13,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Moody Bible Institute than Hood ($21,368 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Moody Bible Institute are 7.9% lower than costs at Hood College ($12,610 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Moody Bible Institute (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 222.4% larger than aid received Moody Bible Institute ($34,047 vs. $10,560)
Moody vs. Hood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Moody or Hood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hood or Moody .
- Moody has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Hood (77.9%)
Moody vs. Hood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Moody 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 Moody.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Moody Bible Institute (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/