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Wesleyan University OWU McDaniel College Smith College Salisbury University of Massachusetts-Boston St. Andrews University Frostburg State University Stevenson University Mount St. Mary's University Bowie State University Endicott College| Wesley College | Hood College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesley College | Hood | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Frederick, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 917 | 2,056 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesley.edu | hood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesley College | Hood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,934 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $34,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesley College | 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 | 2.93 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesley College | Hood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesley College | Hood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesley College | Hood | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Wesley College | Hood | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Wesley College | 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
- Hood College is larger than than Wesley College based on total student enrollment (2,056 students vs. 917 students)
Wesley College vs. Hood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesley College or Hood?
- Hood College is 62.6% more expensive to attend than Wesley College for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.6% higher at Hood than Wesley College ($43,800.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesley College are 14.6% lower than costs at Hood College ($11,864 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Wesley College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is ?% larger than aid received Wesley College ($34,047 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Wesley College or Hood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hood or Wesley College .
- Accepted freshman Hood students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Wesley College (2.93)
Wesley College vs. Hood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesley College 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 Wesley College.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Wesley College (68% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $1,300 more per year than Wesley College graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $46,000)
- Hood College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesley College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Hood graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Wesley College graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesley College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/