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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | Swarthmore | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Swarthmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 1,625 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #40 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | swarthmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | Swarthmore | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $58,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $58,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $18,026 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $20,715 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $47,703 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 63% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | Swarthmore | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 14,707 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 1,019 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 6.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 42.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1440/1560 | ||
| 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 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Johns Hopkins | Swarthmore | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | Swarthmore | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $201 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | Swarthmore | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 8% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | Swarthmore | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | Swarthmore | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Johns Hopkins University is larger than than Swarthmore based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 1,625 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. Swarthmore Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or Swarthmore?
- Johns Hopkins University is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Swarthmore for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $58,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Johns Hopkins than Swarthmore College ($60,480.00 vs. $58,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Swarthmore College than Johns Hopkins ($20,715 vs. $24,034)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johns Hopkins University are 2.2% lower than costs at Swarthmore College ($17,640 vs. $18,026)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Swarthmore College than Johns Hopkins University (63% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 14% larger than aid received Swarthmore College ($54,405 vs. $47,703)
Johns Hopkins vs. Swarthmore Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or Swarthmore? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Swarthmore or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University (1453) is 22 points higher than at Swarthmore (1431)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Swarthmore (32)
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Swarthmore (3.9)
- Johns Hopkins has a higher acceptance rate (7.3%) than Swarthmore (6.9%)
Johns Hopkins vs. Swarthmore Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or Swarthmore? 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 Swarthmore and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Swarthmore is higher than Johns Hopkins University (95% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $20,000 more per year than Swarthmore graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $65,800)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Swarthmore graduates. ($15,000 vs. $19,500)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Swarthmore graduates. ($155 vs. $201)
- More Swarthmore graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johns Hopkins students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/