- Both Hood College and Washington Adventist University are private.
- Both schools are located in Maryland.
- Hood College has more expensive tuition of $45,870 than Washington Adventist University ($25,200).
- Washington Adventist University has tighter acceptance rate of 61.39% than Hood College (81.13%).
- Hood College is larger with 2,056 students than Washington Adventist University (671 students).
| Hood College View More Rivals | Washington Adventist University View More Rivals | |
| #11 in Maryland | Rankings | #13 in Maryland |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Frederick, MD | Location | Takoma Park, MD |
Hood| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $45,870 | Undergraduate | $25,200 |
| $9,280 | Graduate | $11,525 |
| $32,052 | Financial Aid | $14,125 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | |
| 81.13% | Acceptance Rate | 61.39% |
| 22.05% | Yield | 23.80% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 2,056 | Total Students | 671 |
| 1,202 | Undergraduate | 582 |
| 854 | Graduate | 89 |
| 355 | Online Enrollment | 37 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 61% | Graduation Rate | 50% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $49,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 760) $6,800 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 400) $4,470 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,970 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
| 97 Full-time 136 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 32 Full-time 138 Part-time |
| 244 Full-time 149 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 110 Full-time 153 Part-time |
| $71,714 for Faculties $59,802 Part-time | Average Salary | $52,594 for Faculties $60,032 Part-time |