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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | Bennington | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 98% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1260/1370 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Johns Hopkins | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $268 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | Bennington | ||
| 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 Bennington based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 880 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 0.3% more expensive to attend than Johns Hopkins for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at Bennington than Johns Hopkins University ($60,648.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johns Hopkins University than Bennington ($24,034 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johns Hopkins University are 0.5% lower than costs at Bennington College ($17,640 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than Johns Hopkins University (98% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 10.6% larger than aid received Bennington College ($54,405 vs. $49,183)
Johns Hopkins vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Johns Hopkins .
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- Bennington has a higher acceptance rate (45.3%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
Johns Hopkins vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or Bennington? 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 Bennington and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than Bennington College (91% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $54,100 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $31,700)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,000)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($155 vs. $268)
- More Johns Hopkins graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennington students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/