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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | UMass | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 32,229 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #176 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | umass.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | UMass | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $16,186 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $37,405 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $14,123 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $22,291 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $12,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 85% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | UMass | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 45,451 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 28,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1260/1480 | ||
| 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 | UMass | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | UMass | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $248 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | UMass | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | UMass | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | UMass | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Johns Hopkins based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 31,275 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. UMass Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or UMass?
- Johns Hopkins University is 273.7% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $16,186.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.7% higher at Johns Hopkins than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($60,480.00 vs. $37,405.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Johns Hopkins ($22,291 vs. $24,034)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 24.9% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($14,123 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Johns Hopkins University (85% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 340.5% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($54,405 vs. $12,350)
Johns Hopkins vs. UMass Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or UMass? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University (1453) is 227 points higher than at UMass (1226)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at UMass (28)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Johns Hopkins (3.92)
- UMass has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
Johns Hopkins vs. UMass Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or UMass? 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 UMass and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (91% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $30,600 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $55,200)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($15,000 vs. $24,000)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($155 vs. $248)
- More Johns Hopkins graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass 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/