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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | Vassar | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 2,459 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #47 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | vassar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | Vassar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $63,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $63,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $16,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $30,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $50,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 57% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | Vassar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 11,412 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 2,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 18.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1430/1535 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Johns Hopkins | Vassar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | Vassar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $15,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $163 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | Vassar | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | Vassar | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | Vassar | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Johns Hopkins University is larger than than Vassar based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 2,459 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. Vassar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or Vassar?
- Vassar College is 5.6% more expensive to attend than Johns Hopkins for in-state tuition ($63,840.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Vassar than Johns Hopkins University ($63,840.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johns Hopkins University than Vassar ($24,034 vs. $30,603)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vassar College are 6.5% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($16,560 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johns Hopkins University than Vassar College (62% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 8.4% larger than aid received Vassar College ($54,405 vs. $50,193)
Johns Hopkins vs. Vassar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or Vassar? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vassar or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University (1453) is 48 points higher than at Vassar (1405)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Vassar (32)
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Vassar (3.86)
- Vassar has a higher acceptance rate (18.7%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
Johns Hopkins vs. Vassar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or Vassar? 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 Vassar and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is the same as at Vassar College (91% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $27,400 more per year than Vassar graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $58,400)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $780 lower median federal student loan debt than Vassar graduates. ($15,000 vs. $15,780)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Vassar graduates. ($155 vs. $163)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johns Hopkins students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/