Wilkes University vs Hood College

Wilkes University and Hood College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Wilkes University, nestled in the heart of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a more diverse student body. Hood College, situated in the charming town of Frederick, Maryland, excels in the sciences, with a higher graduation rate and a strong focus on STEM disciplines. While Wilkes University offers a broader range of undergraduate programs, Hood College's smaller class sizes foster a more personalized learning environment. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Hood College	Wilkes University
Overview
Location	Frederick, Maryland	Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Campus setting	City: Small	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	72.0%	75.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	76.8%	94.8%
Application fees	$50	Undergraduate: $40 Graduate: $45
SAT range	N/A	1040 - 1250
ACT range	N/A	20 - 28
Students submitting SAT score		30.0%
Students submitting ACT score		5.0%
Total number of applicants	3,192	4,019
Total number of admissions given out	2,451	3,809
Admitted students who chose to enroll	324	556
Yield rate	13.2%	14.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Not required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$60,372	$55,207
Average net price	$23,755	$30,155
Tuition	$42,510	$37,994
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $6,600 Meal plan: $6,600	Room/dormitory: $9,492 Meal plan: $6,206
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $32,724	96.0% Average amount $26,371
Students receiving federal student loan	67.0% Average amount $5,419	84.0% Average amount $5,594
Students taking out private loans	11.0% Average amount $14,022	32.0% Average amount $16,328

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,217 Men 35.7% Women 64.3%	2,232 Men 45.5% Women 54.5%
Graduate students	878 Men 30.9% Women 69.1%	3,044 Men 22.5% Women 77.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	26.5%
International students	4.4%	2.4%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	870	1,184
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Pennsylvania New Jersey New York Maryland Connecticut

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Computer and Information Science Biological and Biomedical Sciences Business Health Professions	Education Health Professions Liberal Arts Engineering Business
Students to faculty ratio	10:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	66.0%	61.4%
Dropout rate	3.9%	11.2%
Transferred out	29.3%	26.7%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $68,611 Year 2: $71,255 Year 3: $79,885 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $61,295 Year 2: $74,576 Year 3: $79,770 Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $50,636 Year 2: $54,252 Year 3: $59,633 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,789 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $51,197 Special Education and Teaching (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,433 Year 2: $45,980 Year 3: $47,940 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,936 Year 2: $36,992 Year 3: $42,399 History (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $27,488 Year 3: $39,642 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,391 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $37,674 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,281 Year 2: $21,234 Year 3: $27,964 Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $126,057 Year 2: $133,171 Year 3: $124,927 Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $107,920 Year 2: $110,559 Year 3: $119,036 Engineering, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,305 Year 2: $53,984 Year 3: $65,444 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $61,200 Year 2: $53,219 Year 3: $64,060 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,705 Year 2: $52,733 Year 3: $63,832 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,105 Year 2: $65,035 Year 3: $63,464 Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $54,835 Year 2: $52,941 Year 3: $59,300 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,977 Year 2: $49,631 Year 3: $56,693 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,044 Year 2: $53,099 Year 3: $55,573 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,218 Year 2: $44,776 Year 3: $55,534

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