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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | Babson | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Wellesley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 3,989 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #114 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | babson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | Babson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $54,944 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $54,944 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $19,028 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $28,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $30,513 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 68% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | Babson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 7,607 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 1,700 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 22.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 38.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1350/1510 | ||
| 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 3, 2025 |
Academics |
Johns Hopkins | Babson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | Babson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $108,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $268 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | Babson | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | Babson | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | Babson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johns Hopkins University is larger than than Babson based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 3,989 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. Babson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or Babson?
- Johns Hopkins University is 10.1% more expensive to attend than Babson for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $54,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at Johns Hopkins than Babson College ($60,480.00 vs. $54,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johns Hopkins University than Babson ($24,034 vs. $28,400)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johns Hopkins University are 7.9% lower than costs at Babson College ($17,640 vs. $19,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Babson College than Johns Hopkins University (68% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 78.3% larger than aid received Babson College ($54,405 vs. $30,513)
Johns Hopkins vs. Babson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or Babson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Babson or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University (1453) is 136 points higher than at Babson (1317)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Babson (29)
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Babson (3.79)
- Babson has a higher acceptance rate (22.3%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
Johns Hopkins vs. Babson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or Babson? 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 Babson and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than Babson College (91% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Babson College earn on average $22,700 more per year than Johns Hopkins graduates after ten years. ($108,500 vs. $85,800)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Babson graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,000)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Babson graduates. ($155 vs. $268)
- More Babson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johns Hopkins students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/