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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | BU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,362 | 36,624 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #77 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | bu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | BU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,840 | $63,798 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,840 | $63,798 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,910 | $18,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,844 | $27,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $58,456 | $55,080 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 50% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | BU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,926 | 80,495 | ||
| Admitted | 2,943 | 8,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.6% | 10.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.2% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1530/1580 | 1400/1520 | ||
| 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 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Johns Hopkins | BU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | BU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $72,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $279 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | BU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | BU | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | BU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston University is larger than than Johns Hopkins based on total student enrollment (36,624 students vs. 30,362 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. BU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or BU?
- Boston University is 1.5% more expensive to attend than Johns Hopkins for in-state tuition ($63,798.00 vs. $62,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at BU than Johns Hopkins University ($63,798.00 vs. $62,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johns Hopkins University than BU ($22,844 vs. $27,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston University are 9.9% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($18,110 vs. $19,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johns Hopkins University than Boston University (60% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 6.1% larger than aid received Boston University ($58,456 vs. $55,080)
Johns Hopkins vs. BU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or BU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BU or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University (1453) is 150 points higher than at BU (1303)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at BU (29)
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at BU (3.79)
- BU has a higher acceptance rate (10.8%) than Johns Hopkins (7.6%)
Johns Hopkins vs. BU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or BU? 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 BU and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than Boston University (91% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $13,800 more per year than BU graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $72,000)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than BU graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More BU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johns Hopkins students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/