Johns Hopkins vs. Williams

Johns Hopkins University and Williams College side by side on admissions, cost, and outcomes, from public data.

Johns Hopkins University
Williams College

At a glance

  • Harder to get into: Johns Hopkins (6.4% admitted vs 8.3%). Typical SAT 1550 vs 1530.
  • Cheaper after aid: Williams. Average net price is $15,894 vs $26,017 at Johns Hopkins.
  • Graduation: Johns Hopkins 91% vs Williams 95%.
  • Earnings 10 years out: Johns Hopkins $85,800 vs Williams $73,600 (median).
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Key differences

Johns Hopkins University Williams College
Acceptance rate
Johns Hopkins more selective
Johns Hopkins6.4%
Williams8.3%
SAT range (middle 50%)
Johns Hopkins higher
Johns Hopkins1520-1570
Williams1490-1570
Average net price
Williams $10,123 less
Johns Hopkins$26,017
Williams$15,894
In-state tuition
Johns Hopkins $3,330 less
Johns Hopkins$65,230
Williams$68,560
Out-of-state tuition
Johns Hopkins $3,330 less
Johns Hopkins$65,230
Williams$68,560
Graduation rate
Williams +4 pts
Johns Hopkins91%
Williams95%
Median earnings (10 years)
Johns Hopkins +$12,200
Johns Hopkins$85,800
Williams$73,600

Sources: IPEDS and College Scorecard.

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  • Applied
  • Johns Hopkins 45,895
  • Williams 15,411
  • Admitted
  • Johns Hopkins 2,954
  • Williams 1,272
  • Acceptance rate
  • Johns Hopkins 6.4%
  • Williams 8.3%
  • Yield (share of admitted who enroll)
  • Johns Hopkins 47%
  • Williams 43%
  • Typical SAT score
  • Johns Hopkins 1550
  • Williams 1530
  • Typical ACT score
  • Johns Hopkins 35
  • Williams 34
  • Average high school GPA
  • Johns Hopkins 3.92
  • Williams 3.94
  • Typical high school grades
  • Johns Hopkins A
  • Williams A
  • Admissions standards
  • Johns Hopkins Elite
  • Williams Elite
  • Applicant competition
  • Johns Hopkins Extreme
  • Williams Extreme
  • SAT range
  • Johns Hopkins 1520-1570
  • Williams 1490-1570
  • ACT range
  • Johns Hopkins 34-36
  • Williams 34-35
  • Submit test scores
  • Johns Hopkins Required
  • Williams Test optional
  • Application deadline
  • Johns Hopkins Jan 3, 2027
  • Williams Jan 10, 2027
  • Tuition (in state)
  • Johns Hopkins $65,230
  • Williams $68,560
  • Tuition (out of state)
  • Johns Hopkins $65,230
  • Williams $68,560
  • Room & board
  • Johns Hopkins $20,150
  • Williams $17,260
  • Average net price
  • Johns Hopkins $26,017
  • Williams $15,894
  • Average grant aid
  • Johns Hopkins $59,977
  • Williams $68,966
  • % receiving grant aid
  • Johns Hopkins 60%
  • Williams 54%
  • Graduation rate
  • Johns Hopkins 91%
  • Williams 95%
  • Median earnings (after 10 years)
  • Johns Hopkins $85,800
  • Williams $73,600
  • Making student loan payments
  • Johns Hopkins 81%
  • Williams 83%
  • Median student loan debt
  • Johns Hopkins $15,000
  • Williams $14,582
  • Median loan payment
  • Johns Hopkins $155
  • Williams $150
  • Student to faculty ratio
  • Johns Hopkins 6:1
  • Williams 6:1
  • Popular majors
  • Johns Hopkins
    • Health Professions (23%)
    • Social Sciences (17%)
    • Engineering (16%)
    • Biology (11%)
    • Mathematics (4%)
  • Williams
    • Social Sciences (25%)
    • Psychology (10%)
    • History (9%)
    • Foreign Languages (8%)
    • Visual and Performing Arts (8%)
  • Location
  • Johns Hopkins Baltimore, MD
  • Williams Williamstown, MA
  • Setting
  • Johns Hopkins Large City
  • Williams Distant Town
  • Total enrollment
  • Johns Hopkins 30,210
  • Williams 2,164
  • Type
  • Johns Hopkins Private 4 Year
  • Williams Private 4 Year
  • National ranking
  • Johns Hopkins #10
  • Williams #14

Comparable Facts

Compare Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD with Williams College in Williamstown, MA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Johns Hopkins University is larger than Williams based on total student enrollment (30,210 students vs. 2,164 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

  • Johns Hopkins University is located in Baltimore, MD (Large City setting); Williams College is in Williamstown, MA (Distant Town setting).
  • Johns Hopkins University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Williams College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
  • Student-to-faculty ratio: Johns Hopkins University 6:1; Williams College 6:1.

Cost details

  • Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams College are 14.3% lower than at Johns Hopkins University ($17,260 vs. $20,150).
  • Out-of-state tuition is 5.1% higher at Williams than at Johns Hopkins University (about $3,330 more per year; $68,560 vs. $65,230).
  • A larger share of students receive grant aid at Johns Hopkins University than at Williams College (60% vs. 54%).
  • The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 15% larger than aid received by Johns Hopkins University students ($68,966 vs. $59,977).

Admissions details

  • Typical ACT composite is 1 point higher at Johns Hopkins than at Williams (35 vs. 34, midpoint estimate).
  • SAT or ACT scores are required at Johns Hopkins, test optional at Williams.
  • Typical fall application deadline: Johns Hopkins Jan 3, 2027; Williams Jan 10, 2027.
  • Enrolled first-year students at Williams average a 3.94 high school GPA, 0.02 higher than at Johns Hopkins (3.92).
  • The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 47% at Johns Hopkins vs. 43% at Williams.

Loans and repayment

  • Among federal student loan borrowers, Williams College graduates have a $418 lower median loan debt than Johns Hopkins graduates ($14,582 vs. $15,000).
  • Among borrowers, Williams graduates have an estimated $5 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Johns Hopkins graduates ($150 vs. $155).
  • More Williams graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johns Hopkins students, three years after graduation (83% vs. 81%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.

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