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Overview |
Georgetown | Johns Hopkins | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 31,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #10 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | jhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | Johns Hopkins | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $60,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $60,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $17,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $24,034 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $54,405 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 62% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Johns Hopkins | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 37,844 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 2,745 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 7.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 51.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1520/1570 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 3, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgetown | Johns Hopkins | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | Johns Hopkins | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $85,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $155 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Johns Hopkins | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Georgetown | Johns Hopkins | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | Johns Hopkins | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johns Hopkins University is larger than than Georgetown based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 20,984 students)
Georgetown vs. Johns Hopkins Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Johns Hopkins?
- Georgetown University is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Johns Hopkins for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Georgetown than Johns Hopkins University ($61,872.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johns Hopkins University than Georgetown ($24,034 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johns Hopkins University are 6.7% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($17,640 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johns Hopkins University than Georgetown University (62% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 18.4% larger than aid received Georgetown University ($54,405 vs. $45,949)
Georgetown vs. Johns Hopkins Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or Johns Hopkins? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johns Hopkins or Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University (1453) is 37 points higher than at Georgetown (1416)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Georgetown (32)
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Georgetown (3.89)
- Georgetown has a higher acceptance rate (12.2%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
Georgetown vs. Johns Hopkins Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown or Johns Hopkins? 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 Johns Hopkins and Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Johns Hopkins University (94% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $33,100 more per year than Johns Hopkins graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $85,800)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown graduates. ($15,000 vs. $15,500)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown graduates. ($155 vs. $160)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johns Hopkins students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/