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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | Amherst | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 1,898 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #16 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | amherst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | Amherst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $63,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $63,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $16,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $21,367 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $58,693 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 58% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | Amherst | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 14,864 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 1,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 7.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 43.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1420/1550 | ||
| 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 3, 2025 | Jan 2, 2025 |
Academics |
Johns Hopkins | Amherst | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | Amherst | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $82,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $12,975 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $134 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | Amherst | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | Amherst | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | Amherst | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Johns Hopkins University is larger than than Amherst based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 1,898 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. Amherst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or Amherst?
- Amherst College is 5% more expensive to attend than Johns Hopkins for in-state tuition ($63,500.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Amherst than Johns Hopkins University ($63,500.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Amherst College than Johns Hopkins ($21,367 vs. $24,034)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Amherst College are 5.3% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($16,750 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johns Hopkins University than Amherst College (62% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Amherst College students is 7.9% larger than aid received Johns Hopkins University ($58,693 vs. $54,405)
Johns Hopkins vs. Amherst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or Amherst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Amherst or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University (1453) is 2 points higher than at Amherst (1451)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have at the same average ACT score (33) as students at Amherst (33)
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Amherst (3.91)
- Amherst has a higher acceptance rate (7.3%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
Johns Hopkins vs. Amherst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or Amherst? 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 Amherst and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Amherst is higher than Johns Hopkins University (96% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Amherst graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $82,000)
- Amherst College students graduate with a $2,025 lower median federal student loan debt than Johns Hopkins graduates. ($12,975 vs. $15,000)
- Amherst graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Johns Hopkins graduates. ($134 vs. $155)
- More Amherst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johns Hopkins students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/