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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | Brown | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 11,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #11 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | brown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | Brown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $62,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $62,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $15,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $26,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $55,847 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 46% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | Brown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 50,649 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 2,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 5.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 67% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 34/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Johns Hopkins | Brown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | Brown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $87,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $155 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | Brown | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | Brown | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | Brown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johns Hopkins University is larger than than Brown based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 11,189 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. Brown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or Brown?
- Brown University is 3.6% more expensive to attend than Johns Hopkins for in-state tuition ($62,680.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at Brown than Johns Hopkins University ($62,680.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johns Hopkins University than Brown ($24,034 vs. $26,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brown University are 11.4% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($15,840 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johns Hopkins University than Brown University (62% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brown University students is 2.7% larger than aid received Johns Hopkins University ($55,847 vs. $54,405)
Johns Hopkins vs. Brown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or Brown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brown or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Brown University (1457) is 4 points higher than at Johns Hopkins (1453)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have at the same average ACT score (33) as students at Brown (33)
- Accepted freshman Brown students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Johns Hopkins (3.92)
- Johns Hopkins has a higher acceptance rate (7.3%) than Brown (5.1%)
Johns Hopkins vs. Brown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or Brown? 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 Brown and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Brown is higher than Johns Hopkins University (95% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Brown University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Johns Hopkins graduates after ten years. ($87,600 vs. $85,800)
- Brown University and Johns Hopkins graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($15,000 vs. $15,000)
- Brown University and Johns Hopkins graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($155 vs. $155)
- More Brown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johns Hopkins students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/