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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | Villanova | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 52% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1378/1500 | ||
| 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 | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $273 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | Villanova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johns Hopkins University is larger than than Villanova based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 10,383 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Johns Hopkins for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Villanova than Johns Hopkins University ($60,768.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johns Hopkins University than Villanova ($24,034 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villanova University are 9.7% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($16,087 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johns Hopkins University than Villanova University (62% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 27% larger than aid received Villanova University ($54,405 vs. $42,834)
Johns Hopkins vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University (1453) is 127 points higher than at Villanova (1326)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Villanova (31)
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Villanova (3.87)
- Villanova has a higher acceptance rate (23.4%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
Johns Hopkins vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or Villanova? 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 Villanova and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than Villanova University (91% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $700 more per year than Villanova graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $85,100)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $11,497 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,497)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($155 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johns Hopkins students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/