College comparison

Johns Hopkins vs Williams

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Johns Hopkins Baltimore, MD	Williams Williamstown, MA
Acceptance rateJohns Hopkins University is more selective	6%	8%
SAT (25–75)	1520–1570	1490–1570
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	5,693	2,076
Avg net price	$18,809	$17,716
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Baltimore, MD	Williamstown, MA

Quick answers

Is Johns Hopkins University or Williams College harder to get into?

Johns Hopkins University is more selective: Johns Hopkins University's acceptance rate is approximately 6% and Williams College's is approximately 8% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Johns Hopkins University vs Williams College?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1520–1570 at Johns Hopkins University and 1490–1570 at Williams College. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.