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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | St. Mary's | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | St. Mary's City, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 1,520 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #143 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | smcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | St. Mary's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $12,116 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $28,192 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $14,146 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $20,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $10,265 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 94% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | St. Mary's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 2,934 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 2,268 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 77.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 28/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1130/1370 | ||
| 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 | St. Mary's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | St. Mary's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $51,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $20,370 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $210 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | St. Mary's | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | St. Mary's | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | St. Mary's | ||
| 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 St. Mary's based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 1,520 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. St. Mary's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or St. Mary's?
- Johns Hopkins University is 399.2% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $12,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.5% higher at Johns Hopkins than St Mary's College of Maryland ($60,480.00 vs. $28,192.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Mary's College of Maryland than Johns Hopkins ($20,714 vs. $24,034)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Mary's College of Maryland are 24.7% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($14,146 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Mary's College of Maryland than Johns Hopkins University (94% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 430% larger than aid received St Mary's College of Maryland ($54,405 vs. $10,265)
Johns Hopkins vs. St. Mary's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or St. Mary's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Mary's or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University (1453) is 308 points higher than at St. Mary's (1145)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at St. Mary's (25)
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at St. Mary's (3.45)
- St. Mary's has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
Johns Hopkins vs. St. Mary's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or St. Mary's? 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 St. Mary's and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than St Mary's College of Maryland (91% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $34,300 more per year than St. Mary's graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $51,500)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $5,370 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,370)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's graduates. ($155 vs. $210)
- More St. Mary's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johns Hopkins students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/