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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | Skidmore College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Saratoga Springs, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #51 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | skidmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | Skidmore College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $61,132 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $61,132 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $16,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $33,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $45,748 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 56% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | Skidmore College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 13,183 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 3,367 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 25.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1300/1460 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Johns Hopkins | Skidmore College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | Skidmore College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $201 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | Skidmore College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | Skidmore College | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | Skidmore 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 Skidmore College based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 2,758 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. Skidmore College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or Skidmore College?
- Skidmore College is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Johns Hopkins for in-state tuition ($61,132.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Skidmore College than Johns Hopkins University ($61,132.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johns Hopkins University than Skidmore College ($24,034 vs. $33,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Skidmore College are 6.1% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($16,632 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johns Hopkins University than Skidmore College (62% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 18.9% larger than aid received Skidmore College ($54,405 vs. $45,748)
Johns Hopkins vs. Skidmore College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or Skidmore College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Skidmore College or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University (1453) is 214 points higher than at Skidmore College (1239)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Skidmore College (28)
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Skidmore College (3.75)
- Skidmore College has a higher acceptance rate (25.5%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
Johns Hopkins vs. Skidmore College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or Skidmore 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 Skidmore College and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than Skidmore College (91% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $31,400 more per year than Skidmore College graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $54,400)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Skidmore College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $19,500)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Skidmore College graduates. ($155 vs. $201)
- More Skidmore College 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/