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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | F&M | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,362 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,840 | $68,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,840 | $68,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,910 | $15,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,844 | $37,475 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $58,456 | $45,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 68% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,926 | 9,231 | ||
| Admitted | 2,943 | 2,938 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.6% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.2% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1530/1580 | 1298/1460 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Johns Hopkins | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $227 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | F&M | ||
| 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 F&M based on total student enrollment (30,362 students vs. 1,911 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 8.5% more expensive to attend than Johns Hopkins for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $62,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at F&M than Johns Hopkins University ($68,180.00 vs. $62,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johns Hopkins University than F&M ($22,844 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 27.9% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($15,568 vs. $19,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin and Marshall College than Johns Hopkins University (68% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 27.7% larger than aid received Franklin and Marshall College ($58,456 vs. $45,764)
Johns Hopkins vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Johns Hopkins .
- F&M has a higher acceptance rate (31.8%) than Johns Hopkins (7.6%)
Johns Hopkins vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or F&M? 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 F&M and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than Franklin and Marshall College (91% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $23,900 more per year than F&M graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $61,900)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,000)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($155 vs. $227)
- More F&M 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/