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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | Smith College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 2,873 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #68 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | smith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $58,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $58,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $20,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $49,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 64% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | Smith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 1,662 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1370/1520 | ||
| 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 | Smith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $196 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | Smith College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | Smith College | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | Smith College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Smith College based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 2,873 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or Smith College?
- Johns Hopkins University is 3.4% more expensive to attend than Smith College for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Johns Hopkins than Smith College ($60,480.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johns Hopkins University than Smith College ($24,034 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johns Hopkins University are 15.3% lower than costs at Smith College ($17,640 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Smith College than Johns Hopkins University (64% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 10.8% larger than aid received Smith College ($54,405 vs. $49,109)
Johns Hopkins vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or Johns Hopkins .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Johns Hopkins (3.92)
- Smith College has a higher acceptance rate (22.9%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
Johns Hopkins vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or Smith 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 Smith College and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than Smith College (91% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $36,900 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $48,900)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Smith College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $19,000)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Smith College graduates. ($155 vs. $196)
- More Johns Hopkins graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Smith College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/