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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 95% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1350/1440 | ||
| 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 | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $227 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | Gettysburg College | ||
| 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 Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 2,854 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Johns Hopkins for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Gettysburg College than Johns Hopkins University ($61,760.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johns Hopkins University than Gettysburg College ($24,034 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 18.2% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($14,930 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Johns Hopkins University (95% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 25.8% larger than aid received Gettysburg College ($54,405 vs. $43,239)
Johns Hopkins vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Johns Hopkins .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
Johns Hopkins vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or Gettysburg College? 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 Gettysburg College and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than Gettysburg College (91% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $24,900 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $60,900)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,000)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($155 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johns Hopkins students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/