Hood vs North Central
What each college publishes, side by side. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt come from federal data.
B-Compass Score: Good (grade B-): the top 75% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank, so no college gets a D or an F.Hood CollegeFrederick, MDCompass Score: GoodB+Compass Score: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank, so no college gets a D or an F.North Central CollegeNaperville, ILCompass Score: Very good · Top 33%
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.
Scores
Compass Score
B-Compass Score: Good (grade B-): the top 75% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank, so no college gets a D or an F.
B+Compass Score: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank, so no college gets a D or an F. Top 33%
Academic Excellence
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): the top 55% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank, so no college gets a D or an F. Top 36%
B+Academic Excellence: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank, so no college gets a D or an F. Top 28%
Value
BValue: Good (grade B): the top 55% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank, so no college gets a D or an F.
BValue: Good (grade B): the top 55% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank, so no college gets a D or an F. Top 45%
The college
Category
Regional universities
Regional universities
Location
Frederick, MD
Naperville, IL
Setting
City
City
Students
2,078
2,856
Sports
NCAA Division III · Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
NCAA Division III · College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
Admission
Admission rate
78%
77%
Average SAT
Not reported
1213
ACT middle 50%
Not reported
24–29
Outcomes
Graduation rate
57%
64%
First-year retention
68%
77%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$57,089
$60,123
Median debt
$25,000
$24,500
Cost
Average price after aid
$20,873
$21,044
Price after aid, by family income
Up to $30,000
$12,424
$12,507
$30,001–$48,000
$14,454
$13,486
$48,001–$75,000
$19,837
$16,362
$75,001–$110,000
$23,638
$20,590
Over $110,000
$29,078
$26,961
Top majors by graduate earnings
Bachelor's majors
- Nursing $92,955
- Business administration $78,503
- Psychology $65,110
- Criminal justice $60,022
- Biology $53,886
- Management science $105,350
- Finance $81,562
- Economics $80,494
- Computer science $79,877
- Accounting $78,125
Compare with another college
The Compass Score and grades are College Compass Guide’s own ratings. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This comparison doesn’t rank the two colleges; the figures are shown as published.