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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | Colgate | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Hamilton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 3,141 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #27 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | colgate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | Colgate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $63,904 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $63,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $16,106 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $27,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $54,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 41% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | Colgate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 21,109 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 12.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Johns Hopkins | Colgate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | Colgate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $75,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $16,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $166 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | Colgate | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | Colgate | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | Colgate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Colgate based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 3,141 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. Colgate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or Colgate?
- Colgate University is 5.7% more expensive to attend than Johns Hopkins for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at Colgate than Johns Hopkins University ($63,904.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johns Hopkins University than Colgate ($24,034 vs. $27,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colgate University are 9.5% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($16,106 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johns Hopkins University than Colgate University (62% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 0.4% larger than aid received Johns Hopkins University ($54,647 vs. $54,405)
Johns Hopkins vs. Colgate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or Colgate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colgate or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University (1453) is 79 points higher than at Colgate (1374)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Colgate (32)
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Colgate (3.77)
- Colgate has a higher acceptance rate (12.4%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
Johns Hopkins vs. Colgate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or Colgate? 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 Colgate and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Johns Hopkins University (92% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $10,500 more per year than Colgate graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $75,300)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $1,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Colgate graduates. ($15,000 vs. $16,125)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Colgate graduates. ($155 vs. $166)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johns Hopkins students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/