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Overview |
HMC | St John's | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Annapolis, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 949 | 578 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hmc.edu | sjca.edu | ||
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Costs |
HMC | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,954 | $37,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,954 | $37,842 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,710 | $14,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,720 | $27,729 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,070 | $25,194 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 92% |
Admission |
HMC | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,792 | 1,059 | ||
| Admitted | 626 | 469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.1% | 44.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.8% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/36 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1560 | 1250/1500 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
HMC | St John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HMC | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,900 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,540 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $279 |
Diversity |
HMC | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
HMC | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 75% | ||
Campus |
HMC | St John's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harvey Mudd College is larger than than St John's based on total student enrollment (949 students vs. 578 students)
HMC vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HMC or St John's?
- Harvey Mudd College is 74.3% more expensive to attend than St John's for in-state tuition ($65,954.00 vs. $37,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.3% higher at HMC than St John's College ($65,954.00 vs. $37,842.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St John's College than HMC ($27,729 vs. $42,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St John's College are 44.9% lower than costs at Harvey Mudd College ($14,984 vs. $21,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's College than Harvey Mudd College (92% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harvey Mudd College students is 67% larger than aid received St John's College ($42,070 vs. $25,194)
HMC vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HMC or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or HMC .
- Accepted freshman HMC students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at St John's (3.81)
- St John's has a higher acceptance rate (44.3%) than HMC (13.1%)
HMC vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HMC or St John's? 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 St John's and HMC.
- The graduation rate at HMC is higher than St John's College (84% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Harvey Mudd College earn on average $43,700 more per year than St John's graduates after ten years. ($84,900 vs. $41,200)
- Harvey Mudd College students graduate with a $1,460 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($25,540 vs. $27,000)
- HMC graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($264 vs. $279)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/