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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | MHC | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 2,392 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #85 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $58,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $58,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $35,765 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $39,304 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 80% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 4,894 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 1,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1350/1540 | ||
| 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 | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $219 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | MHC | ||
| 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 MHC based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 2,392 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or MHC?
- Johns Hopkins University is 3.8% more expensive to attend than MHC for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $58,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at Johns Hopkins than Mount Holyoke College ($60,480.00 vs. $58,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johns Hopkins University than MHC ($24,034 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Holyoke College are 2.7% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($17,180 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Holyoke College than Johns Hopkins University (80% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 38.4% larger than aid received Mount Holyoke College ($54,405 vs. $39,304)
Johns Hopkins vs. MHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or Johns Hopkins .
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at MHC (3.87)
- MHC has a higher acceptance rate (39.8%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
Johns Hopkins vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or MHC? 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 MHC and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than Mount Holyoke College (91% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $35,800 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $50,000)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $6,206 lower median federal student loan debt than MHC graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,206)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than MHC graduates. ($155 vs. $219)
- More Johns Hopkins graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/