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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | Williams | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Williamstown, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 2,222 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #13 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | williams.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | Williams | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $61,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $61,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $20,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $57,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 45% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | Williams | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 15,321 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 1,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 8.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1480/1570 | ||
| 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 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Johns Hopkins | Williams | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | Williams | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $73,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $14,582 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $150 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | Williams | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | Williams | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | Williams | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johns Hopkins University is larger than than Williams based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 2,222 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. Williams Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or Williams?
- Williams College is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Johns Hopkins for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Williams than Johns Hopkins University ($61,450.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams College than Johns Hopkins ($20,965 vs. $24,034)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams College are 13.6% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($15,530 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johns Hopkins University than Williams College (62% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 5% larger than aid received Johns Hopkins University ($57,121 vs. $54,405)
Johns Hopkins vs. Williams Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or Williams? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Williams or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University (1453) is 11 points higher than at Williams (1442)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have at the same average ACT score (33) as students at Williams (33)
- Accepted freshman Williams students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Johns Hopkins (3.92)
- Williams has a higher acceptance rate (8.5%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
Johns Hopkins vs. Williams Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or Williams? 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 Williams and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than Johns Hopkins University (95% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Williams graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $73,600)
- Williams College students graduate with a $418 lower median federal student loan debt than Johns Hopkins graduates. ($14,582 vs. $15,000)
- Williams graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Johns Hopkins graduates. ($150 vs. $155)
- More Williams graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johns Hopkins students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/