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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | Houghton College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 833 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $15,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $15,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $10,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $21,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $8,587 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 99% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Johns Hopkins | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $263 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | Houghton College | ||
| 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 Houghton College based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 833 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or Houghton College?
- Johns Hopkins University is 280.4% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 280.4% higher at Johns Hopkins than Houghton College ($60,480.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Johns Hopkins ($21,550 vs. $24,034)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 70.7% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($10,336 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than Johns Hopkins University (99% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 533.6% larger than aid received Houghton College ($54,405 vs. $8,587)
Johns Hopkins vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University (1453) is 343 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Houghton College (25)
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
Johns Hopkins vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or Houghton 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 Houghton College and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than Houghton College (91% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $41,500 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $44,300)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,500)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($155 vs. $263)
- More Johns Hopkins graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Houghton College 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/