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Overview |
Post University | Hood | ||
| Location | Waterbury, CT | Frederick, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,034 | 2,056 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | post.edu | hood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Post University | Hood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,310 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,310 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,307 | $23,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,967 | $34,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Post University | Hood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,000 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Post University | Hood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Post University | Hood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Post University | Hood | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 5% |
Students |
Post University | Hood | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Post University | 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
- Post University is larger than than Hood based on total student enrollment (17,034 students vs. 2,056 students)
Post University vs. Hood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Post University or Hood?
- Hood College is 186.1% more expensive to attend than Post University for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $15,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 186.1% higher at Hood than Post University ($43,800.00 vs. $15,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Post University than Hood ($18,307 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Post University are 17.2% lower than costs at Hood College ($11,600 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Post University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 279.7% larger than aid received Post University ($34,047 vs. $8,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Post University or Hood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hood or Post University .
Post University vs. Hood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Post University 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 Post University.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Post University (68% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $3,000 more per year than Post University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $44,300)
- Hood College and Post University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hood College and Post University 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 Post University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/