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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | Wellesley | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Wellesley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 2,447 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #17 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | wellesley.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | Wellesley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $61,584 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $61,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $19,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $21,362 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $61,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 59% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | Wellesley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 8,491 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 1,152 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 13.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 50.8% | ||
| 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 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1430/1550 | ||
| 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 8, 2025 |
Academics |
Johns Hopkins | Wellesley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | Wellesley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $68,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $8,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $92 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | Wellesley | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | Wellesley | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | Wellesley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Johns Hopkins University is larger than than Wellesley based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 2,447 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. Wellesley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or Wellesley?
- Wellesley College is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Johns Hopkins for in-state tuition ($61,584.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Wellesley than Johns Hopkins University ($61,584.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wellesley College than Johns Hopkins ($21,362 vs. $24,034)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johns Hopkins University are 8.2% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($17,640 vs. $19,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johns Hopkins University than Wellesley College (62% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 12.7% larger than aid received Johns Hopkins University ($61,328 vs. $54,405)
Johns Hopkins vs. Wellesley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or Wellesley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wellesley or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University (1453) is 84 points higher than at Wellesley (1369)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Wellesley (30)
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Wellesley (3.86)
- Wellesley has a higher acceptance rate (13.6%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
Johns Hopkins vs. Wellesley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or Wellesley? 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 Wellesley and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than Johns Hopkins University (92% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $17,700 more per year than Wellesley graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $68,100)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $6,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Johns Hopkins graduates. ($8,900 vs. $15,000)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Johns Hopkins graduates. ($92 vs. $155)
- More Wellesley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johns Hopkins students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/