The Evergreen State vs Johns Hopkins

Envision yourself immersed in two distinct academic landscapes: The Evergreen State College, a progressive institution nestled in the verdant Pacific Northwest, and Johns Hopkins University, a venerable research powerhouse on the East Coast. While both offer exceptional educational experiences, they diverge in several key aspects. The Evergreen State College prides itself on its holistic approach to learning, emphasizing interdisciplinary studies and experiential education, while Johns Hopkins University excels in traditional academic disciplines, boasting world-renowned programs in medicine, engineering, and public health. Explore the detailed comparison table below to delve into further distinctions, including acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. Discover which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences, embarking on a journey toward intellectual growth and personal fulfillment.

	Johns Hopkins University	The Evergreen State College
Overview
Location	Baltimore, Maryland	Olympia, Washington
Campus setting	City: Large	Suburb: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Quarter
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	96.0%	67.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	7.5%	99.5%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $70 Graduate: $75	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	1000 - 1200
ACT range	N/A	19 - 27
Students submitting SAT score		13.0%
Students submitting ACT score		7.0%
Total number of applicants	39,515	1,111
Total number of admissions given out	2,972	1,105
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,420	234
Yield rate	47.8%	21.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$74,583	In state: $26,103 Out of state: $46,746
Average net price	$20,680	$16,155
Tuition	$58,720	In state: $7,389 Out of state: $28,032
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $9,736 Meal plan: $7,064	Room/dormitory: $8,547 Meal plan: $4,602
Available payment plans	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	66.0% Average amount $45,373	84.0% Average amount $9,659
Students receiving federal student loan	10.0% Average amount $4,894	42.0% Average amount $4,970
Students taking out private loans	3.0% Average amount $23,253	0.0% Average amount $21,382

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	6,132 Men 44.9% Women 55.1%	1,849 Men 38.9% Women 61.1%
Graduate students	25,917 Men 45.6% Women 54.4%	267 Men 32.6% Women 67.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	30.8%
International students	22.5%	0.3%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Suburb: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	2,717	991
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Washington California Oregon Colorado Idaho

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Business Engineering Social Sciences Education	Liberal Arts Multidisciplinary Studies Public Administration and Social Service Natural Resources and Conservation Education
Students to faculty ratio	6:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	94.6%	43.2%
Dropout rate	2.6%	54.5%
Transferred out	2.4%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Systems Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $114,155 Year 2: $111,563 Year 3: $131,276 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $122,031 Year 2: $125,015 Year 3: $130,945 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $111,651 Year 2: $118,848 Year 3: $129,740 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $105,950 Year 2: $108,649 Year 3: $122,951 Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $109,954 Year 2: $101,406 Year 3: $114,349 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $101,186 Year 2: $104,192 Year 3: $113,392 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $99,074 Year 2: $106,421 Year 3: $112,352 Information Science/Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $108,932 Year 2: $100,405 Year 3: $110,364 Finance and Financial Management Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $78,878 Year 2: $98,847 Year 3: $107,818 Economics (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $95,401 Year 2: $91,448 Year 3: $106,834	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $55,770 Year 3: $61,207 Public Administration (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $59,678 Year 2: $53,984 Year 3: $58,733 Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $46,321 Biological and Physical Sciences (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,468 Year 2: $24,730 Year 3: $30,891 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,118 Year 2: $23,558 Year 3: $26,439

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