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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,362 | 9,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #44 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,840 | $63,608 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,840 | $63,608 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,910 | $17,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,844 | $27,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $58,456 | $55,090 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 34% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,926 | 17,479 | ||
| Admitted | 2,943 | 3,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.6% | 21.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.2% | 36.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1530/1580 | 1390/1510 | ||
| 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 | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $237 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | Wake Forest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Wake Forest based on total student enrollment (30,362 students vs. 9,121 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Johns Hopkins for in-state tuition ($63,608.00 vs. $62,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Wake Forest than Johns Hopkins University ($63,608.00 vs. $62,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johns Hopkins University than Wake Forest ($22,844 vs. $27,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wake Forest University are 11.6% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($17,848 vs. $19,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johns Hopkins University than Wake Forest University (60% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 6.1% larger than aid received Wake Forest University ($58,456 vs. $55,090)
Johns Hopkins vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Johns Hopkins .
- Wake Forest has a higher acceptance rate (21.6%) than Johns Hopkins (7.6%)
Johns Hopkins vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or Wake Forest? 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 Wake Forest and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than Wake Forest University (91% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Wake Forest graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $77,200)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,000)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($155 vs. $237)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johns Hopkins students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/