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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | BC | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Chestnut Hill, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 15,287 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #45 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | bc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $62,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $62,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $16,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $30,559 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $49,992 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 40% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 40,494 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 6,748 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 16.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 34.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1435/1540 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Johns Hopkins | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $90,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $196 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | BC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johns Hopkins University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 15,287 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or BC?
- Boston College is 4.1% more expensive to attend than Johns Hopkins for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at BC than Johns Hopkins University ($62,950.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johns Hopkins University than BC ($24,034 vs. $30,559)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston College are 9.4% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($16,120 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johns Hopkins University than Boston College (62% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 8.8% larger than aid received Boston College ($54,405 vs. $49,992)
Johns Hopkins vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University (1453) is 73 points higher than at BC (1380)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at BC (32)
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at BC (3.86)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (16.7%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
Johns Hopkins vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or BC? 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 BC and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is the same as at Boston College (91% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $5,100 more per year than Johns Hopkins graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $85,800)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($15,000 vs. $19,000)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($155 vs. $196)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johns Hopkins students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/