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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | Wooster | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 1,967 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #198 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $57,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $57,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $28,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $42,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 98% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 7,251 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 4,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1250/1450 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Johns Hopkins | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $268 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | Wooster | ||
| 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 Wooster based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 1,967 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or Wooster?
- Johns Hopkins University is 6% more expensive to attend than Wooster for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $57,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Johns Hopkins than The College of Wooster ($60,480.00 vs. $57,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johns Hopkins University than Wooster ($24,034 vs. $28,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Wooster are 30.7% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($13,500 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Wooster than Johns Hopkins University (98% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 28.6% larger than aid received The College of Wooster ($54,405 vs. $42,315)
Johns Hopkins vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University (1453) is 216 points higher than at Wooster (1237)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Wooster (28)
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Wooster (3.76)
- Wooster has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
Johns Hopkins vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or Wooster? 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 Wooster and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than The College of Wooster (91% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $34,600 more per year than Wooster graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $51,200)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wooster graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,000)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Wooster graduates. ($155 vs. $268)
- More Johns Hopkins graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wooster students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/