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Overview |
George Washington | Johns Hopkins | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,568 | 30,362 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | #10 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | jhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Johns Hopkins | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,700 | $62,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,700 | $62,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $19,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,466 | $22,844 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,367 | $58,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 60% |
Admission |
George Washington | Johns Hopkins | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,094 | 38,926 | ||
| Admitted | 11,798 | 2,943 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.5% | 7.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 48.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1530/1580 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2026 | Jan 3, 2026 |
Academics |
George Washington | Johns Hopkins | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Johns Hopkins | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $85,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $155 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Johns Hopkins | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
George Washington | Johns Hopkins | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 71% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Johns Hopkins | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johns Hopkins University is larger than than George Washington based on total student enrollment (30,362 students vs. 25,568 students)
George Washington vs. Johns Hopkins Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Johns Hopkins?
- George Washington University is 3% more expensive to attend than Johns Hopkins for in-state tuition ($64,700.00 vs. $62,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at George Washington than Johns Hopkins University ($64,700.00 vs. $62,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johns Hopkins University than George Washington ($22,844 vs. $45,466)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 22.1% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($16,300 vs. $19,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than Johns Hopkins University (77% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 65.3% larger than aid received George Washington University ($58,456 vs. $35,367)
George Washington vs. Johns Hopkins Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Johns Hopkins? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johns Hopkins or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University (1453) is 159 points higher than at George Washington (1294)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at George Washington (29)
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at George Washington (3.81)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (43.5%) than Johns Hopkins (7.6%)
George Washington vs. Johns Hopkins Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Johns Hopkins? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Johns Hopkins and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than George Washington University (91% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $5,300 more per year than George Washington graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $80,500)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $9,962 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($15,000 vs. $24,962)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($155 vs. $258)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johns Hopkins students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/