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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | Carleton College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Northfield, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 2,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #39 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | carleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | Carleton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $62,244 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $62,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $15,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $31,494 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $46,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 60% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | Carleton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 8,583 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 16.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 37.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 32/35 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Johns Hopkins | Carleton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | Carleton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $201 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | Carleton College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | Carleton College | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | Carleton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Carleton College based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 2,059 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. Carleton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or Carleton College?
- Carleton College is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Johns Hopkins for in-state tuition ($62,244.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Carleton College than Johns Hopkins University ($62,244.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johns Hopkins University than Carleton College ($24,034 vs. $31,494)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carleton College are 10.3% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($15,990 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johns Hopkins University than Carleton College (62% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 16.2% larger than aid received Carleton College ($54,405 vs. $46,821)
Johns Hopkins vs. Carleton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or Carleton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carleton College or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University (1453) is 53 points higher than at Carleton College (1400)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Carleton College (31)
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Carleton College (3.9)
- Carleton College has a higher acceptance rate (16.6%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
Johns Hopkins vs. Carleton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or Carleton College? 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 Carleton College and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Carleton College is higher than Johns Hopkins University (93% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $20,200 more per year than Carleton College graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $65,600)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Carleton College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $19,500)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Carleton College graduates. ($155 vs. $201)
- More Carleton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johns Hopkins students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/