Hood vs North Central
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Hood CollegeFrederick, MDCatholic life on campusNorth Central CollegeNaperville, ILCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- North Central has the higher graduation rate: 64% against 57% at Hood.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, North Central has the lower price after aid: $16,362 a year, against $19,837 at Hood.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at North Central: $60,123, against $57,089 at Hood.
Catholic life
Campus ministry
1 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Frederick, MD
Naperville, IL
Setting
City
City
Students
2,078
2,856
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
78%
77%
Average SAT
1213
ACT middle 50%
24–29
Graduation rate
57%
64%
First-year retention
68%
77%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$20,873
$21,044
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$12,424
$12,507
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$14,454
$13,486
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$19,837
$16,362
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$23,638
$20,590
Net price, over $110,000 income
$29,078
$26,961
Median debt
$25,000
$24,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$57,089
$60,123
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.