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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | VWC | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Johns Hopkins | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $279 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | VWC | ||
| 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 VWC based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 1,538 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or VWC?
- Johns Hopkins University is 68% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68% higher at Johns Hopkins than Virginia Wesleyan College ($60,480.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than Johns Hopkins ($23,046 vs. $24,034)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 59.3% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($11,070 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Johns Hopkins University (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 97.3% larger than aid received Virginia Wesleyan College ($54,405 vs. $27,568)
Johns Hopkins vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University (1453) is 471 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have a 11 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
Johns Hopkins vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or VWC? 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 VWC and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (91% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $44,100 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $41,700)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More Johns Hopkins graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/