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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | WUSTL | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 17,012 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #20 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | wustl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | WUSTL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $59,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $59,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $18,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $23,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $58,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 43% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | WUSTL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 32,014 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 3,764 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 11.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 48.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Johns Hopkins | WUSTL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | WUSTL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $82,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $19,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $205 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | WUSTL | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | WUSTL | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | WUSTL | ||
| 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 WUSTL based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 17,012 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. WUSTL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or WUSTL ?
- Johns Hopkins University is 1.8% more expensive to attend than WUSTL for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $59,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Johns Hopkins than Washington University in St Louis ($60,480.00 vs. $59,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington University in St Louis than Johns Hopkins ($23,432 vs. $24,034)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johns Hopkins University are 4.7% lower than costs at Washington University in St Louis ($17,640 vs. $18,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johns Hopkins University than Washington University in St Louis (62% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington University in St Louis students is 7% larger than aid received Johns Hopkins University ($58,188 vs. $54,405)
Johns Hopkins vs. WUSTL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or WUSTL ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WUSTL or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Washington University in St Louis (1469) is 16 points higher than at Johns Hopkins (1453)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have at the same average ACT score (33) as students at WUSTL (33)
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have at the same average high school GPA (3.92) as students at WUSTL (3.92)
- WUSTL has a higher acceptance rate (11.8%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
Johns Hopkins vs. WUSTL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or WUSTL ? 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 WUSTL and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at WUSTL is higher than Johns Hopkins University (93% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $3,000 more per year than WUSTL graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $82,800)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $4,900 lower median federal student loan debt than WUSTL graduates. ($15,000 vs. $19,900)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than WUSTL graduates. ($155 vs. $205)
- More WUSTL 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/