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Overview |
AU | Johns Hopkins | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 31,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #10 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | jhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Johns Hopkins | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $60,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $60,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $17,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $24,034 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $54,405 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 62% |
Admission |
AU | Johns Hopkins | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 37,844 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 2,745 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 7.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 51.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1520/1570 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 | Jan 3, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Johns Hopkins | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Johns Hopkins | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $85,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $155 |
Diversity |
AU | Johns Hopkins | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
AU | Johns Hopkins | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 71% | ||
Campus |
AU | Johns Hopkins | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johns Hopkins University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 13,885 students)
AU vs. Johns Hopkins Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Johns Hopkins?
- Johns Hopkins University is 14% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at Johns Hopkins than American University ($60,480.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johns Hopkins University than AU ($24,034 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American University are 12.3% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($15,706 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American University than Johns Hopkins University (66% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 100.5% larger than aid received American University ($54,405 vs. $27,138)
AU vs. Johns Hopkins Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Johns Hopkins? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johns Hopkins or AU .
- The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University (1453) is 201 points higher than at AU (1252)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at AU (28)
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at AU (3.7)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (40.6%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
AU vs. Johns Hopkins Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Johns Hopkins? 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 Johns Hopkins and AU.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than American University (91% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $21,000 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $64,800)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $24,250)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($155 vs. $250)
- More Johns Hopkins graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU 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/