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Overview |
The Master's College and Seminary | Hood | ||
| Location | Santa Clarita, CA | Frederick, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,606 | 2,056 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | masters.edu | hood.edu | ||
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Costs |
The Master's College and Seminary | Hood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,950 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,950 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,600 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,783 | $23,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,010 | $34,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
The Master's College and Seminary | Hood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 848 | 3,000 | ||
| Admitted | 663 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 77.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.3% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
The Master's College and Seminary | Hood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The Master's College and Seminary | Hood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
The Master's College and Seminary | Hood | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
The Master's College and Seminary | Hood | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 29% | ||
Campus |
The Master's College and Seminary | 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
- The Master's College and Seminary is larger than than Hood based on total student enrollment (2,606 students vs. 2,056 students)
The Master's College and Seminary vs. Hood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The Master's College and Seminary or Hood?
- Hood College is 37.1% more expensive to attend than The Master's College and Seminary for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $31,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.1% higher at Hood than The Master's College and Seminary ($43,800.00 vs. $31,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hood College than The Master's College and Seminary ($23,624 vs. $30,783)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Master's College and Seminary are 7.9% lower than costs at Hood College ($12,600 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than The Master's College and Seminary (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 161.7% larger than aid received The Master's College and Seminary ($34,047 vs. $13,010)
The Master's College and Seminary vs. Hood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The Master's College and Seminary or Hood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hood or The Master's College and Seminary .
- Accepted freshman The Master's College and Seminary students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Hood (3.41)
- The Master's College and Seminary has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Hood (77.9%)
The Master's College and Seminary vs. Hood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The Master's College and Seminary 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 The Master's College and Seminary.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than The Master's College and Seminary (68% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from The Master's College and Seminary earn on average $1,700 more per year than Hood graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $47,300)
- The Master's College and Seminary students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hood graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- The Master's College and Seminary graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Hood graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More The Master's College and Seminary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hood students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/