College comparison

Hood College vs Saint Martin's University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Hood College Frederick, MD	Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA
Acceptance rateHood College is more selective	78%	90%
SAT (25–75)	—	1025–1230
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,194	1,158
Avg net price	$20,873	$28,119
Median earnings (10 yr)Saint Martin's University reports higher median earnings	$57,089	$62,092
Graduation rate	57%	52%
Median debt	$25,000	$22,500
Economic mobility	2.8%	3.0%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Hood College or Saint Martin's University harder to get into?

Hood College is more selective: Hood College's acceptance rate is approximately 78% and Saint Martin's University's is approximately 90% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Hood College vs Saint Martin's University?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Hood College and 1025–1230 at Saint Martin's University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.